Does your business have confidential information that you want to protect? Have you signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), also known as a confidentiality agreement? Do you want your employees to sign a noncompete agreement? Learn the basics about trade secrets, confidential business information, and the various agreements that protect a business's secrets.
Will a Noncompete Agreement Stop Employees From Taking Your Trade Secrets?
To avoid losing valuable employees (and trade secrets) to competitors, many employers require employees to sign noncompetition agreements.
Using Nondisclosure Agreements to Protect Business Trade Secrets
Nondisclosure agreements are one of the most effective methods for companies to protect valuable confidential information that they want to keep under wraps.
Can You Protect A Recipe Under U.S. Law?
Food recipes require creativity. But you might be surprised at how little protection they receive under American intellectual property law.
Trade secrets are an important form of intellectual property that can protect your business's confidential information.