Trade secrets

For many companies, trade secrets are a significant asset - and in some cases they are the most essential assets. Trade secrets can comprise a range of information: like for instance recipes, development plans, technological information, know-how and business information.

Many companies only become aware of their trade secrets and the value of these when they are misused, typically when one or more employees leave the company and take valuable trade secrets with them. 

For many companies, it could be very valuable to keep one step ahead and prepare and implement measures for optimizing and protecting the company's trade secrets. 

If your trade secrets have been misused, it is important to consider very carefully how to handle the case in the most appropriate way. We have extensive experience from all types of cases regarding misappropriation of trade secrets, and we can help you with enforcement and sparring.

Our advice comprises

• Identification of your most significant trade secrets 
• Plans for how to optimize your protection 
• Investigation of and legal action regarding misappropriation of trade secrets through the courts or arbitration
• Drafting and review of agreements and clauses, including confidentiality agreements, licence agreements, non-solicitation and non-competition clauses, etc.