Trade Secrets

Overview

Looking out for your company’s competitive edge

Competition fuels innovation. But being ahead means you’re always a target. Some companies may resort to unfair practices to get an advantage, whether that’s stealing ideas, technology, or customer lists or violating an agreement.

As a result, companies at the forefront of progress are often targets of trade secret misappropriation, such as the theft of ideas, technologies, or customer lists. Actions contrary to honest commercial practices, like the unauthorized acquisition or disclosure of this confidential information, can threaten the core of a business. To safeguard these critical assets from the misappropriation of confidential information, businesses must take proactive steps to protect their trade secrets.

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, we help businesses protect their competitive advantage through comprehensive trade secret protection strategies. From determining trade secret status to enforcing rights under state and federal laws, our trade secret lawyers tailor solutions to help secure our clients’ most valuable information.

How our intellectual property attorneys deliver comprehensive trade secret protection

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s trade secret attorneys provide end-to-end support for safeguarding proprietary information. We advise businesses on identifying and classifying trade secrets, drafting robust nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and implementing protocols to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data. Whether the information pertains to business processes, pricing strategies, or customer and supplier lists, we help clients maintain secrecy and derive economic value from their innovations.

Our law firm goes beyond immediate concerns, offering proactive strategies to prevent future risks. When disputes arise, our litigation team steps in to enforce trade secret rights. Under frameworks like the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, we help clients address misappropriation and mitigate damages.

Our experience in trade secret law

We work closely with clients to implement practical measures that safeguard confidential information, ensuring long-term protection. By identifying which information qualifies as a trade secret and advising on appropriate registration for other intellectual property, we help businesses secure their most valuable assets.

Additionally, we have assisted clients in navigating claims of unfair competition and deceptive trade practices while conducting thorough investigations into suspected breaches of confidentiality. By taking a holistic approach, we ensure that trade secret protection aligns with broader business objectives and regulatory requirements.

When trade secrets are at risk, swift legal action is essential. Our trade secret litigation team is experienced in prosecuting and defending trade secret disputes in federal and state courts. We have defended and represented clients regarding claims of unfair competition and deceptive trade practices and have extensive experience conducting investigations of these claims. We have litigated, settled, and won cases for clients involving fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and employee competition and solicitation.

We have also assisted clients seeking temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent relief to prevent or remedy breaches. Additionally, our trade secret attorneys have overseen investigations into unauthorized disclosures, leveraging laws like the Economic Espionage Act and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to pursue effective remedies. Our goal is always to resolve disputes efficiently, helping clients protect their proprietary information while minimizing disruption to their operations.

In short, whether preventing misappropriation or defending against claims, we are committed to safeguarding your company’s competitive edge.