Trade Secret Practice
Protection against unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets and confidential
information (including competition by former employees/vendors) is
becoming increasingly important as competition in business increases on a global
basis.
OGRP actively counsels clients on how to protect against unauthorized disclosure
or use of their trade secrets and confidential information; our attorneys
provide trade secret audits and advice, including:
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drafting appropriate
provisions in employee contracts, particularly those of key employees, to
cover non-disclosure and, to the extent lawful and enforceable,
non-competition commitments
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taking adequate steps to
meet judicial standards for the maintenance of trade secrets, particularly
with respect to R&D and design operations
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training
of personnel on the need to require confidentiality agreements with vendors
and other third parties, in order to maintain trade secrets and preserve
patent opportunities, both in the U.S. and abroad
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