Is it possible to prevent the misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair business practices here in San Diego and across the State of California? Protecting your company’s proprietary information (trade secrets) is a strong and defensible business strategy. The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience helping San...
How to Protect Trade Secrets for a San Diego Business
Are you wondering how to protect trade secrets for a San Diego business? Trade secrets provide valuable protections for a company who wants to prevent employees or even business partners from taking what they’ve learned, customer lists, suppliers and processes in order to compete against their former employer. What are...
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Protects Against Competition
Did you know that a strategy based upon misappropriation of trade secrets protects against competition – internal and external? California specifically outlaws all forms of non-compete agreements. You want nothing to do with them, and if you use them anywhere else in the country you have to handle your business...
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets is an Unfair Business Practice in California
Misappropriation of trade secrets is an unfair business practice in California and is a good strategy to prevent employees or independent contractors from using company confidential information to compete against you. Why are unfair business practices alleged in the majority of business related lawsuits in Southern California and how can...
Experienced Attorneys for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets in California
Are you searching for experienced attorneys for misappropriation of trade secrets in California? Many savvy California business owners understand that non-compete agreements are illegal in the State of California. However, the greatest risk is often an employee who uses their knowledge of your customers, suppliers, processes and/or strategies to compete...
Misappropriate a Trade Secret in San Diego
What must happen for a business professional to misappropriate a trade secret in San Diego or anywhere throughout California? What constitutes a trade secret and what do you have to do to protect the secrets of your company? Establish Your Trade Secrets The first step to establish your trade secrets...
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets is Enforceable in San Diego and California
Misappropriation of trade secrets is enforceable in San Diego and a viable type of covenant to reduce the likelihood of internal competition in the future. Why is it important to have effective employment contract strategies for San Diego business employers? California laws can make relationships between San Diego business employers...
Use Misappropriation of Trade Secrets to Protect Your Company
Did you know you can use misappropriation of trade secrets to protect your company and its proprietary information and assets? Is it possible to enhance internal protections and/or replace your non-compete agreements with trade secret protections in California? California has effectively eliminated the non-compete agreement. In fact, California employers were...
Protect Your San Diego Company with Trade Secrets
Have you considered a strategy to protect your San Diego company with trade secrets? Recent developments have eliminated the option of non-compete agreements in California. What is the best legal strategy to protect your business information, practices, intellectual property and even customers and suppliers? How could the identification, isolation and...