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Trade secrets: coming of age on a global stage

In today’s data-driven world where intangible assets are paramount, major players are now looking to trade secrets for IP protection. Baron Armah-Kwantreng explores the reasons for this shift and outlines the high-profile cases with billions at stake.

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The key to unlocking a successful trade secrets strategy

Having the right procedures in place can avert breaches of sensitive information—and be crucial in case of emergencies. James Gagen and Mark Ridgway of Allen & Overy outline what to consider.

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Strategies for foreign entities to reduce the risk of US trade secrets litigation

Firms outside of the States may find themselves caught up in a US trade secrets dispute without the right knowledge and strategy. Jeffrey Pade of Paul Hastings discusses how to handle trade secrets information and guard against claims of misappropriation.

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Trade secrets in Japan: oral information disclosure from memory

A criminal case in Japan examines whether information disclosed orally and written on a whiteboard from memory constitutes trade secret leak, as Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners reports.

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Across the border: global enforcement of trade secrets

With the right strategy, businesses can leverage the extraterritorial application of trade secret law to protect their IP, says John Williamson of Finnegan.

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Trade secrets protection in India in the absence of a sui generis system

Until there is specific legislation governing trade secrets, companies need to know which tools they can use to protect confidential information, say Manisha Singh and Swadheena Joardar of LexOrbis.

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Introduction and rankings tables

Discover which firms are highly ranked for Global Trade Secrets and learn more about how the rankings were put together.

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A game of secrets

As the stakes get higher in the world of trade secrets, legal teams need to act swiftly and adopt a strategic mindset to ensure they are on the winning side, finds Muireann Bolger.

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Geopolitics: USA Inc et al v Made in China 2025

Intellectual property in general, and trade secrets in particular, is at the centre of a global battle for strategic political and economic supremacy, as Peter Scott reports.

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Arbitration and mediation: keeping trade secrets disputes behind closed doors

In disputes over confidential information, certain resolution methods hold distinct advantages—from decision-makers with technical expertise to ex parte contact. Sarah Speight reports.

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Protecting artificial intelligence via trade secrets

Software firms face unique challenges in keeping new algorithms under wraps. From the involvement of multiple employees, to the thorny issue of ‘explainability’, Sarah Speight delves into the complex world of AI trade secrets.

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WIPO: shaping the global policy agenda for trade secrets

Raising awareness of trade secrets, building capacity and developing regulations are all on the agenda for the WIPO’s Patent and Technology Law Division.

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