Trade secret protection
Trade secret protection, quite contrastingly, unlike inventions, is protected by Idaho state law and not patent laws. By definition, a trade secret, as per Idaho Code 48 – 801 (5) can include any information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique, or process that:
- Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
- Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
When a trade secret case goes to state court in Idaho, some of the factors that the court will take into account in determining whether or not the information in question qualifies as a trade secret include but is not limited to the following:
- The familiarity with the information outside of the plaintiff’s company
- The degree to which employees and others within the plaintiff’s company are aware of the information
- The measures taken by the plaintiff to maintain the secrecy of the information
Retaining legal counsel
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If you need help with acquiring patent protection or trade secret protection, you are at the right place. USAattorneys.com has a local lawyers’ directory where you can search for all the well-experienced Idaho patent lawyers in your area or just one willing to make this work for you and to protect your invention or fresh idea.
There is also an interactive map of Idaho where you can simply click on your county and you will be presented with the contact details including phone numbers of legal counselors who can set you on the right path to protecting your invention.
If you have any issues, you can use the live chat form or the contact form to submit to us your information so we can call you back. It does not take us too long to do so. We will help you secure the legal help you need in this delicate and critical situation.
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