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Jun172020

Protecting trade secrets from current and departing employees

Many companies here in California and elsewhere rely on their intellectual property to keep their edge in their chosen markets. Even when they have patents,…

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Apr012020

Cybersecurity measures may be needed to protect trade secrets

The popularity of teleworking is growing at an exponential rate right now. Lots of California residents are taking advantage of this option, but they may…

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Feb132020

Trade secrets are at the center of Hershey litigation

For businesses here in Sacramento and elsewhere to remain competitive in the market, it is often necessary to closely guard some, if not all, aspects…

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Jan012020

Would trade secrets or patents provide the better protection?

Often, a California company’s intellectual property gives it the market edge needed in order to become a success. Protecting that property becomes a crucial task…

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Nov202019

Protecting trade secrets may require going to court

Keeping proprietary information within the company can present a challenge to Sacramento business owners. Every time an employee leaves, whether voluntarily or otherwise, steps need…

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Oct112019

How can you protect trade secrets?

As a California business owner, you likely have a trade secret or two to protect. We at Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP, are here to…

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Jul012019

What is a trademark?

The primary goal of your business or organization is to make your mark within your local industry in Sacramento. While such a phrase is typically…

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May272019

Lawsuit involves mutual accusations of trade secret theft

A highly skilled worker for a technology company leaves to start a new, competing business. The former employer sues the one-time employee, now competitor, for…

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Apr162019

Why are trade secrets so valuable?

If you own a business in California, you may have something very valuable within your organization that qualifies as a trade secret. If you do,…

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Feb282019

How to protect your trade secrets from theft

As California business owners know, protecting business assets is the same as protecting the core of the company. Assets can include everything from the product…

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