Category Intellectual Property (2)

Protecting Trade Secrets During a Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have been forced to require employees to work remotely. Requiring large numbers of people to work from home helps limit the spread of the virus and enables business to continue. However, employees working remotely can pose challenges to a company’s valuable trade secrets. Trade secrets can be a... Read More

New Federal Law Requires Most Employers Take Action

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which became immediately effective. This law expands protections for trade secrets and gives trade secret owners access to federal court in cases involving misappropriation. It also requires inclusion of notice about whistleblower immunity in any... Read More