Since trade secrets are not registered with the government, like patents or trademarks, companies must take proactive measures to preserve them. Those who fail to take reasonable measures, risk finding out down the road (usually in court, when the try to recover stolen trade secrets from a rogue employee) that their information has lost its trade secrets status.
Tag: Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Is a Client List a Trade Secret in Texas?
A “list of actual or potential customers or suppliers” of a company qualifies as a trade secret as long as: (1) its owner, i.e. the company, took reasonable measures to keep it secret and (2) the list has an economic value because it is not generally known and cannot be easily determined by another person.
Texas Amends Its Trade Secrets Statute Effective September
Texas’ recent amendments to its trade secrets statute made it the most comprehensive and modern statute in the nation. It is the only statute in the nation that addresses when a competitor can be excluded from the courtroom to prevent disclosure of trade secrets during the lawsuit.
Why Trade Secrets Protection is Even More Important in the Strong Economy
It is a well-known fact that when the economy improves, employee mobility rises as well. The most valuable employees – those with a specialized skill set
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Issues to Watch in 2017
In 2016, there have been some major developments involving confidentiality and non-compete agreements law, which are likely to have some repercussions in 2017. Here’s a summary
Common Ways Businesses Leak Trade Secrets Without Their Knowledge
If you have a business, you have trade secrets. It is really that simple. In Texas, any information can be a trade secret as long