Start-up Breakfast Protecting Business Secrets from Ideation to Exit

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Start-up Breakfast

Protecting Business Secrets from Ideation to Exit

Business secrets are the lifeblood of start-up companies, they drive innovation, grant competitive advantages and disrupt industries. Consequently, the scenario of an employee walking away with crucial trade secrets to set up a rival venture is a nightmare of any founder. But what are the consequences if an employee steals trade secrets? And what are the best countermeasures for your start-up?

Join us for our next session of our Start-up Lunch Series, where we delve into the intersections of labor law and intellectual property rights, especially focusing on the ramifications of trade secret theft by employees:

Understanding the Threat: We'll kick off with a brief overview of IP rights and the significance of trade secrets for start-ups and the frequency of theft incidents. How susceptible is your start-up?

Proactive Measures: Beyond understanding the consequences, learn how you can safeguard your business. We’ll discuss best practices, non-compete clauses, and more.

Labor Law Consequences: Discover the legal ramifications for employees who cross the line. From warnings to termination of employment contracts, we’ll cover how the law protects businesses from internal threats.

IP Consequences of Trade Secret Theft: Delve deeper into the intellectual property realm as we explain the avenues available to protect and reclaim stolen trade secrets.

The Road to Litigation: Is it worth to fight a legal battle and to proceed to court? We'll discuss the steps involved, from filing a lawsuit to evidence collection and the potential for settlements.

Be equipped, be informed, and ensure that your trade secrets remain just that – a secret. Protect your start-up’s future.

We are looking forward to meeting you and have a casual breakfast and a fruitful discussion.

Your Hogan Lovells team

Start-up Breakfast

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