Tips for European employers on how to protect company trade secrets.
7 to 12 years. According to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development study, this is the average amount of time spent by an employee with any one European
Trade Secrets Trends, published by Crowell & Moring LLP, focuses on legal developments and practical issues related to trade secret protection, particularly within the European and Belgian legal context. The blog covers topics such as the interpretation and enforcement of trade secret laws by courts, requirements for qualifying information as a trade secret, remedies for misappropriation, burden of proof challenges, and procedural aspects of trade secret litigation. It also addresses the roles of various parties involved in trade secret disputes, including former employees, contractors, and companies, as well as recent regulatory changes affecting related areas like non-compete agreements. The blog provides insights into case law trends and strategic considerations for protecting confidential business information.
Since its passage in 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) has become a powerful tool for litigants seeking civil redress for the misappropriation of trade secrets to get into federal court. The DTSA is particularly important because it allows…
We have reported on various aspects of the EU Trade Secrets Directive on this blog. The legal requirements for something to qualify as a trade secret, the misappropriation of trade secrets and the remedies that exist to rectify such…
On March 1st, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, along with GOP members of the state’s House of Representatives and Senate, announced legislation to address corporate espionage and foreign influence in Florida. In public remarks about the proposed legislation, Florida House Speaker…
We are looking back on our series where we spotlight international issues in trade secret law under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act.
To claim that major conclusions can be drawn from the dozen decisions handed down since the Trade Secrets…