Overview
Written by Dawn Mertineit and Katherine E. Perrelli, this guide offers a comprehensive overview of trade secrets, their definition, and their protection under the law.
The authors delve into the key elements of trade secrets, including the reasonable measures required to maintain their secrecy and the independent economic value derived from their confidentiality. They explore the various forms of trade secrets, such as formulas, software code, secret recipes, and unique marketing strategies, and discuss the potential causes of action and related claims that can arise in trade secret misappropriation cases.
The book also covers the statutory definitions of trade secrets, including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, providing readers with a clear understanding of the legal framework surrounding trade secret protection.
Furthermore, the authors offer practical guidance on how businesses can protect their trade secrets through non-disclosure agreements, other agreements and policies, training programs, limited disclosures, labeling, and technological methods. They emphasize the importance of trade secret audits to assess and protect trade secrets, as well as the key considerations in trade secret litigation, including early detection, forensic analysis, identification of trade secrets, injunctive relief, and damages.
This book title, What is a Trade Secret, ISBN: 9781639054442, by Dawn M. Mertineit, Katherine E. Perrelli, published by American Bar Association (April 22, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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