Protecting trade secrets in cyberspace

摘要

Protecting corporate trade secrets is a top priority for every business whether it is Coca Cola protecting its secret formula or a software developer protecting program code. Trade secrets, if protected, can create a competitive advantage. Trade secrets are not registered like trademarks, copyrights or patents and, in some cases, are not easy to identify and define. The failure of a business to take reasonable measures to protect its trade secrets from disclosure can result in their loss and the loss of the business' competitive advantage they provide.