About the Work
The brochure primarily targets entrepreneurs and founders, but also in-house and legal counsel. Companies generate vast amounts of knowledge and expertise every day. Until the Trade Secrets Act, this knowledge was inadequately protected. With the new Trade Secrets Act coming into effect this fall, the leakage of critical business knowledge can be prevented and combated. A variety of measures for protecting secrets must be implemented. Even small businesses or start-ups should take steps to protect their secrets. To ensure the protection of trade secrets, extensive protective measures must be taken. The brochure thoroughly and understandably presents the legal foundations of the new Trade Secrets Act for the layperson. It addresses questions such as:

• What is a trade secret?
• How can know-how be protected within a company?
• How can claims under the Trade Secrets Act be enforced pre-litigation and in court?
• What specific issues arise in labor law?

In particular, the brochure includes templates and checklists on the following topics:

• How is a protection concept structured?
• What agreements can be made with partners?
• What clauses should be included in the employment contract?

With numerous checklists and sample forms, the brochure provides everyone with a structured and clear introduction to the new Trade Secrets Act.

Advantages at a Glance

• Clear and concise
• Understandable even for the legal layperson
• Includes many checklists for easy reference

Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, start-up founders, legal and in-house counsel.