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Trade Secret

If your organization possesses highly confidential information not generally known by the public, it may be in the company’s best interest to seek the protection of a trade secret. Whether this information consists of a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or combination thereof, it is critical to prevent competitors, vendors, and others from obtaining and profiting from your intellectual property—maintaining your strong presence in the marketplace.

The trade secret attorneys at Hovey Williams know the intricacies of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), as well as the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, which makes the theft or misappropriation of a trade secret a federal crime. Through consultation from our attorneys, we can help you determine whether a trade secret is the necessary approach for your organization’s unique situation.

For more information about trade secrets, or to speak to one of our attorneys about protecting your intellectual property as a trade secret, please contact one of the attorneys listed below.

Trade Secret Attorneys

John M. Collins

John M. Collins
Of Counsel
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Cheryl L. Burbach

Cheryl L. Burbach
Partner
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Michael Elbein

Michael Elbein
Partner
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Joan Optican Herman

Joan Optican Herman
Of Counsel
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DISCLAIMER: The transmission of e-mail to anyone at Hovey Williams LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should not send us via e-mail any information or facts relating to your legal problem unless you are an existing client of the firm. Our ethical obligations require that we determine if any conflicts exist with any of our existing or former clients prior to accepting a new client. As a matter of policy, we cannot accept any potential new client through this website and/or e-mail. By clicking the box below, you agree that an e-mail sent to the firm via the website is not confidential and does not create an attorney-client relationship. That is to say, your e-mail message does not create a confidential or attorney-client relationship with Hovey Williams LLP.

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