The trade secret service

Our attorneys have all necessary expertise to discuss with individuals and companies which information could be protected as a trade secret. To qualify as a trade secret, the confidential information must be commercially valuable because it is secret, known only to a limited group of persons, and subject to reasonable steps taken by the rightful holder to keep it secret  (such as using confidentiality agreements with business partners and employees). Trade secrets can include a wide range of confidential business information that provides a competitive edge, such as technical information (e.g., manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical test data, recipes, formulas, computer programs) and commercial information (e.g., distribution methods, lists of suppliers). The unauthorized acquisition, use, or disclosure of trade secrets in a manner contrary to honest commercial practices is considered an unfair practice and a violation of trade secret protection.

Why and to whom is it useful?

Trade secrets are useful to businesses, inventors, and professionals who rely on confidential information to gain a competitive advantage. Unlike patents, which require public disclosure, trade secrets remain protected as long as they remain confidential. For corporations it prevents former employees or partners from misusing sensitive information when non-disclosure agreements are in place. For scientists and researches it protects breakthrough technologies. For tech companies it safeguards proprietary algorithms, source code, AI models and cybersecurity methods. For defence organizations it protects military technologies and intelligence strategies. In short, trade secrets are essential for businesses, researchers, tech companies, and service providers who need to protect confidential knowledge.