Tech companies and startups are familiar with protecting their inventions with patents, and their secret formulas, source code and algorithms as trade secrets. But they may not be aware of another ...

Trade secrets are a cornerstone in the strategic architecture of businesses, representing invaluable assets that give it a competitive edge. These could encompass formulas, practices, processes, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Neil Sahota is a globally sought after speaker and business advisor. In the high-stakes world of corporate competition, trade ...

“The impact of cyber espionage on trade secrets can be severe, including erosion of trust among customers and partners.” Trade secrets refer to confidential information that businesses use to maintain ...

April 2, 2024 - Over the past several years, a host of U.S. states have enacted laws that limit or ban the use of non-compete and other restrictive covenant agreements. Such agreements typically ...

In January, Deloitte released the results from its first-ever Intellectual Property (IP) 360 Survey, conducted in 2023. A multidisciplinary collaboration within Deloitte, this survey questioned 57 IP ...

For investment professionals, understanding the ins and outs of trade secrets is not just about compliance — it’s about business. Whether researching a startup, doing due diligence on an acquisition, ...

Chris Semerjian, MacNeal Darnley and Nicolas Charest provide an overview of trade secret law in Canada and reveal best measures to protect and enforce trade secrets. The protection of trade secrets ...

January 29, 2025 - Statutes of limitations are themselves bright-line rules, requiring a person to bring suit within a specified time after the cause of action accrues. Statutes of limitations have ...

Open innovation is a key ingredient to the development of valuable intellectual property. Research institutions, universities, and private businesses work in close collaboration with one another, ...