Protecting your trade secrets and IP in a global workplace: top tips for employers

In a competitive global market, losing talented staff, customer contacts, confidential information and other company property can all be very damaging. It is vital for international employers to understand the relevant legal framework and practical steps required to protect their businesses from competitive threats before and after employees leave.

In our recent Protecting your trade secrets and IP in a global workplace webinar our team of International Employment and Intellectual Property experts shared key learning points for identifying and protecting your trade secrets and intellectual property, including discussion on preventive measures, crisis response, and handling international disputes in this area. 

To distil these key learning points further, our International Employment Professional Support Lawyer, Olivia Baxendale provides an overview of the top tips for employers to consider at the start of, during and at the end of employment when it comes to protecting company trade secrets. 

All top tips can be found in the PDF here 

 

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