Trade Secrets

There is one form of intellectual property where registering with a governmental entity is not available. This form is known as trade secrets. Trade secrets are generally confidential proprietary information that is used to provide a business a competitive advantage. Trade secrets can include technical information, formulas, recipes, manufacturing processes, business strategies, customer information, and other types of company information. This type of confidential or sensitive information can be protected as a trade secret even though it is not patented or copyrighted. In today’s environment in which an increasing number of employees move from company to company, businesses should be aware of how to protect and recover their trade secrets if they are misappropriated by their employees.

Beusse Sanks trade secret attorneys advise client on how to properly protect their trade secrets under both federal and state trade secret laws. Our litigation attorneys also help clients recover damages when their trade secrets are
misappropriated by employees or competitors. Conversely, Beusse Sanks litigation attorneys also defend clients who are facing trade secret misappropriation claims made against them as well as other related claims such as tortious interference or unfair and deceptive trade practices in Florida state court.