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Trade Secrets

Using professional compliance methods, we help enterprises identify, protect, and enforce trade secrets.

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Services

Build a closed loop of identification, classification, protection, evidence and enforcement (policies / agreements / access control / traceability) and lock your core information in a “safe box”.

Compliance Consulting

Identify potential trade secrets and assess confidentiality measures

NDAs & Policy Design

Draft and review NDAs, non-compete clauses and internal policies

Evidence & Legal Support

Assist in detecting, securing evidence of and pursuing trade secret leaks and misappropriation

Cross-Border Protection

Trade secret management and dispute resolution for multinational businesses

Process

  1. Step 1

    Initial consultation & risk assessment

    Understand the business’s needs and assess trade secret risk areas

  2. Step 2

    Trade secret identification & inventory

    Help identify and confirm the core information to be protected

  3. Step 3

    Policy and contract design

    Draft NDAs, confidentiality policies and employee training programmes

  4. Step 4

    Implementation & day-to-day management

    Establish information classification, access control and monitoring mechanisms

  5. Step 5

    Incident response & evidence collection

    Act quickly in case of leaks and assist in evidence preservation

  6. Step 6

    Dispute resolution & enforcement

    Litigation, arbitration or settlement to protect the business’s rights

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FAQs

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These are general guidelines; official rules and case-specific assessments apply.

What is the difference between trade secrets and patents?
A patent requires disclosing technical details in exchange for exclusivity, usually for 20 years. A trade secret needs no disclosure and is protected for as long as it is kept secret, but protection weakens once it leaks or is lawfully obtained by others. In short: patents protect through disclosure, trade secrets through confidentiality.
Do companies need both patents and trade secrets?
It depends on strategy. If the technology is easy to develop independently or reverse-engineer, a patent is advisable. If it is hard to reverse-engineer and needs long-term secrecy (formulas, algorithms), a trade secret fits better. Many companies combine both: patent some parts and keep the core as a trade secret.
How do I know whether information qualifies as a trade secret?
It must meet three conditions at once: it is not publicly known (secrecy); it has economic value (commercial value); and reasonable confidentiality measures are in place (NDAs, access control, policies). If any one is missing, it may not be recognised as a trade secret in law.
What if an employee leaves with confidential data?
Start an internal investigation at once to confirm the scope of the leak; preserve evidence (emails, system logs, document trails); rely on the confidentiality and non-compete agreements already signed; and, if necessary, bring litigation or arbitration to stop the infringement and claim damages. Sound contracts and policies set up in advance make enforcement much faster.

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Notice: the services described on this page are carried out by locally licensed partner firms; J&C is your point of contact and coordinates and delivers the work. Fees shown are estimates; official fees are those actually charged by the office and the final quote is confirmed by an agent. Examination times are set by each office and the outcome depends on official examination; we make no promise as to results. By submitting an order you agree that the information needed for the work is shared with the relevant partner firm (which may be outside your country). This page is general information, not legal advice.

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