Trade Secrets

• Rights belong to the creator of the information

  • Use employment agreements, contractor agreements, etc. with confidentiality provisions
  • Provide notice on all appropriate documentation

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Trade secret rights belong to the creator of the commercial information

But the creator must take steps to keep the information secret, otherwise its gone! The creator must include confidentiality provisions in employment and contractor agreements and provide notice on all appropriate documents.