Trade Secret Protection Policy Template

This trade secret protection policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our trade secret protection policy template:

TRADE SECRET PROTECTION POLICY INTRODUCTION The Trade Secret Protection Policy of [COMPANY NAME] outlines our commitment to safeguarding confidential and proprietary information, including trade secrets. This Policy is designed to protect our valuable intellectual property, maintain competitive advantage, and comply with applicable laws and regulations governing trade secrets. PURPOSE The purpose of this Policy is to: Define trade secrets and their importance to [COMPANY NAME]. Establish guidelines and procedures for the identification, protection, and handling of trade secrets. Ensure that employees, contractors, vendors, and authorized users understand their responsibilities in preserving the confidentiality of trade secrets. DEFINITIONS Trade Secrets: Confidential and proprietary information that provides [COMPANY NAME] with a competitive advantage. Trade secrets may include, but are not limited to, formulas, processes, designs, inventions, software code, customer lists, business strategies, and financial data. IDENTIFICATION OF TRADE SECRETS [COMPANY NAME] will maintain an inventory of trade secrets, identifying the specific information, its value to the organization, and the individuals or departments responsible for its protection. Employees must exercise caution and discretion when handling confidential information and should consult with their supervisors or the Legal Department if unsure about the classification of information. PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS Access to trade secrets will be restricted to authorized personnel who require the information for legitimate business purposes.