What Are Trade Secrets & How Can They Be Protected?

Most people are familiar with registered forms of intellectual property, such as patents, trade marks and designs.

Although they are often overlooked and sometimes not even recognised as a form of intellectual property, unregistered trade secrets can actually be some of your most valuable assets. Almost every company has them.

Recent advances in trade secret law across many jurisdictions have made this method of protection increasingly important to understand, implement and manage.

In this article…

1. What is a trade secret?
   1. The benefits of trade secrets
   2. Drawbacks and pitfalls of trade secrets
2. Should I choose a trade secret or a patent?
3. How do I protect trade secrets?
   1. Trade Secrets and AI