Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are among the most valuable assets a business can own. If a business can’t – or doesn’t – protect its own trade secrets, it may face financial ruin. And if it doesn’t prevent employees from misappropriating trade secrets from other companies, it may face uncapped legal liability. MBHB’s attorneys collaborate with clients to reach practical solutions to protect trade secrets in all forms and prevent misappropriation, all while fostering internal cooperation and business growth.

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Ensure confidentiality and minimize business risk

Our attorneys help clients defend against trade secret theft from internal and external threats. We begin by helping clients identify all of the various types of confidential information they can protect as trade secrets as well as the greatest risks of misappropriation. Then, we help clients safeguard their trade secrets against those risks.

Just as importantly, we assist clients in making sure they will not be accused of misappropriating other companies’ trade secrets. We help them in onboarding talent and designing competitive intelligence gathering programs, ensuring that the procedures avoid allegations that would bog them down in litigation.

This work includes drafting and reviewing agreements with employees, consultants, vendors, suppliers, and competitors; designing or reviewing security and secrecy methods and policies; and conducting employee training.

Enforce trade secret rights

Trade secret disputes may be straightforward or complex, but they always require quick, decisive action. MBHB has the experience to hit the ground running in investigating and prosecuting a case. Whether the dispute involves enforcing a client’s trade secret rights or defending against a competitor’s allegations, our team aggressively and effectively litigates trade secret disputes. In some cases, we initiate litigation. In other cases, we respond to lawsuits. In every situation, we move swiftly, filing or countering temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction motions as needed. But we never forget to keep the client’s business interests top of mind.

Access comprehensive IP support

Clients who partner with MBHB gain access to true technical and IP law experts. IP law is all we do, and all our attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors are also scientists and engineers. This blend of scientific and legal expertise enables us to identify and understand trade secrets across industries and to develop tailored and comprehensive trade secret strategies. We help clients prevent inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures, empowering them to thrive in a competitive business landscape.

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