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Unfair Business Practices
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Intellectual
Property
Everyone wants to protect what they own or what
they think
they own. Unfortunately, even if you paid for
someone to create something for you, there are
many factors that determine whether you own it
unconditionally. A work created for or prepared
by someone else usually falls under the
copyright category of a “work for hire.” But not
always. And what about the confidential
information or trade secrets you have spent
hundreds or thousand of hours and dollars to
create? Your employees need to know this stuff
in order to work for you but ... can they use
what they learned against you if they leave?
Not always, but it depends.
The law provides various ways to protect your
interests, and confidential information and trade
secrets. But if you don’t know what they are,
or if you don’t do exactly what is required, you
could lose your rights. I you do, you may
have to fight to enforce your rights. So it’s
easier to protect yourself by doing it right the
first time.
To learn more about our full range
of services
click here.
If you have a question, call us at 703-764-9080 to speak with
one of our attorneys.
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