 Even if not the proverbial “formula to Coke,” businesses often have legitimate trade secrets that are entitled to legal protection. And theft of a trade secret is a serious matter.
Depending on the circumstances, a business’ trade secret may include:
- Formulas or processes
- Designs or plans
- Computer software and databases
- “Know-How” methods and techniques
- Confidential supplier information
- Confidential pricing and cost information
- Confidential marketing and business plans
- Customer lists and information
To discourage the misappropriation of trade secrets, California has powerful legal remedies in place to protect businesses. But sometimes businesses get carried away and use the trade secret laws in improper ways. Sometimes businesses try to use trade secret laws to coerce and/or intimate former employees to prevent them from filing claims or to prevent former employees from working with competitors.
Markson Pico LLP both prosecutes legitimate trade secret theft claims and defends former employees accused of trade secret misappropriation.
For legal guidance with a trade secret claim, call Markson Pico LLP at 213-895-4000 for a free consultation.
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