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Philadelphia Trade Secret Attorney
Trade Secret Agreement Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA Safeguarding Proprietary Information Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
Many businesses seek to protect important company information, including intellectual property, through the use of trade secrets. A “trade secret” is broadly defined as company information that provides some form of economic value to the business and which is not generally known or ascertainable to others who could benefit economically from this knowledge. These can be incredibly important to the success of a business venture, and protecting trade secrets is a high priority for many small and large businesses alike.
At van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, we assist clients who are enforcing trade secrets, as well as those accused of breaching trade secret agreements. Our award-winning business litigation lawyers have more than two decades of combined experience and a long track record of success. We are recognized for our aggressive approach to litigation and our willingness to go to trial for our clients. As your legal team, we are committed to providing you with highly personalized representation tailored to the unique circumstances of your case.
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Does Pennsylvania Have the Uniform Trade Secrets Act?
In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act, or PUTSA, protects trade secrets. This Act was created to protect businesses’ valuable information, as outlined below.
PUTSA defines trade secrets as information that:
- Derives actual and/or potential economic value from not being broadly known and/or readily and properly ascertainable by others who could benefit economically from the knowledge and/or use of the information, and;
- Is kept secret through reasonable efforts based on the specific circumstances
Specific business information that meets these requirements is considered a “trade secret” and is protected under the law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trade Secret Agreements in Pennsylvania
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A trade secret in Pennsylvania must derive actual or potential economic value from not being generally known or easily ascertainable by others who could benefit from it, and it must be subject to reasonable efforts to keep it secret. This can include formulas, designs, programs, methods, processes, customer lists, or other proprietary information that provides a competitive edge.
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Protection typically involves a combination of legal and practical measures, such as requiring employees or contractors to sign nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements, restricting internal access to sensitive information, implementing cybersecurity protocols, and clearly identifying materials considered confidential. These efforts help demonstrate that the business took “reasonable steps” to maintain secrecy, which is required for legal protection under PUTSA.
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Misappropriation can include theft, unauthorized disclosure, or improper use of a trade secret. The injured business may file a civil lawsuit seeking remedies such as injunctions to stop further use, financial compensation, and in some cases, punitive damages and attorney fees. Courts may also order individuals or businesses to stop benefiting from improperly obtained trade secrets.
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Yes. Common defenses include arguing that the information was not actually a trade secret, that the business failed to take reasonable steps to maintain secrecy, or that the information was independently developed or lawfully obtained. In some cases, the accused may also challenge whether the agreement was valid or binding. An experienced attorney can evaluate which defenses apply to the specific situation.
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