The most successful companies all across the globe have one main thing in common; they have secrets. In business, people refer to this as proprietary information. While there are other secrets companies may hang on to that could prove detrimental if released, perhaps...
Trade Secret Protection
How can I protect a trade secret?
While things like patents and trademarks can help you protect certain aspects of your business, trade secrets cannot be registered for protection. That means it's up to you, the business owner, to determine how to safeguard valuable information and prevent it from...
Trade secrets and the betrayal of former employers
Trade secret theft can have significant consequences and many businesses have been damaged as a result of the misappropriation of trade secrets. When confidential business information is misused, competitors may gain an unfair advantage and companies that are...
How do I honor an NDA?
Nondisclosure agreements are used in the business and creative industries to protect confidential information. However, signing an NDA has become such a standard practice that few people give it much thought anymore. Because of this, you may believe that your only...
What to include in a nondisclosure agreement
When you own and operate your own business, making smart hiring decisions is arguably just as important as protecting your business’s trade secrets. In fact, both efforts go hand-in-hand, because the people you hire to represent you are the same ones you must...