Do You Know It When You See It? Trade Secret Audits to Identify the Company's Protectable Confidential Information
October 15, 2009
Foley is pleased to announce the launch of a new five part Web conference series, Trade Secrets and Noncompete Agreements: What You Need to Know
The second session, Do You Know It When You See It? Trade Secret Audits to Identify the Company’s Protectable Confidential Information took place on October 15, 2009.
In week two, we explained what a trade secret is, how it differs from other confidential information, and why the difference matters. We also focused on the practical aspects of how auditing your assets, determining what protections are in place, and locating the gaps in their protection.
Russell Beck is the Foley attorney responsible for the content of this series.
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