Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are a valuable, yet sometimes overlooked, form of intellectual property. Brooks Kushman’s attorneys are here to help protect your company’s proprietary secrets every step of the way, from developing confidentiality agreements to litigating cases of misappropriation.

Every client faces unique needs when it comes to trade secrets and we work to determine the best options for protecting them. With our extensive experience in intellectual property law, we know that the most obvious form of IP protection isn’t always the best solution. Each option for IP protection, whether it’s a patent, copyright, or a trademark, involves its own distinctive nuances and those differences can be critical to your business. Our trade secrets practice develops strategies that go beyond patents and trademarks to make sure our clients’ most important IP is thoroughly protected in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Our trade secret protection services include:

• – Drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements with vendors and suppliers
• – Structuring employment agreements to protect your trade secrets as employees leave and avoid trade secret infringement claims from former employers of new hires
• – Prosecuting claims of trade secret misappropriation
• – Defense against claims of trade secret misappropriation