In the business world, information can make the difference between success and failure. It is estimated that 70% of the value of an average business is held within its information systems. Since most businesses depend on information, corporate espionage has become an enormous problem. Statistics drawn from various industry sources show that losses due to trade secret thefts are estimated at more than $150 billion a year. Despite the significant risks that corporate espionage poses to companies, few companies spend the money needed to secure and protect their trade secrets from disgruntled employees, and to train their employees to safeguard their trade secrets. In that regard, companies must pinpoint the specific physical, information technology and other security protocols they can take to safeguard their trade secrets from thieves. And the day is past when trade secrets can be adequately protected merely by requiring employees to execute confidentiality agreements, non-solicitation agreements and covenants not to compete.
To learn more about how you can counsel companies to more effectively protect valuable trade secrets join attorney Ron Brand for a detailed discussion of what can be done to protect this invaluable information. The main topics discussed include corporate espionage, the definition of a trade secrets, how to protect trade secrets and ensuring the enforcement of rights. Further issues addressed include information technology, what thieves are targeting, how trade secrets are accessed, the types of information that can be a trade secret, security measures, protecting corporate assets, conducting exit interviews, misappropriation of trade secrets, cease & desist letters, TROs/preliminary injunctions, monetary damages, non-solicitation & non-compete agreements and the CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act). Mr. Brand also provides thorough analysis of recent trade secrets case law from California and around the country and discussed what Congress is doing to protect trade secrets.
Ron S. Brand focuses his practice on providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defense against Federal and State-based wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, whistle blower, defamation, breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, and other similar claims brought by current and former employees. He represents employers in both Federal and State courts, and before administrative agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He is a frequent lecturer before providers of continuing legal education, trade groups, associations, and private employers on a wide variety of employment law related issues, including protection of trade secrets and pre-employment background screening.
Practice Areas: Business Law | Employment Law | Intellectual Property
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