Protecting 'know-how,' or trade secrets, is a vexing dilemma for businesses doing business in China. Primary dangers to the disclosure of proprietary information contain willful activities of present and former workers, as well as loss of trade secrets in the context of joint ventures or other business arrangements. Because China continues to be an important trading partner and its national market has tremendous consumer possibility, many companies stay in China.
Bearing this in your mind, what are the best practices firms should undertake to secure their trade secrets in China to prevent adversaries from gaining an unfair advantage? Based on an analysis of Chinese trade secrets law, practical recommendations are offered herein. Although there isn't any means for employers to 'bullet proof' the workplace from a loss of know how, carefully crafted policies consistent with current tendencies in Chinese law will advance arguments in support of trade secret protection.
PUBLICATION DATE: July 15, 2012 PRODUCT #: BH481-HCB-ENG
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