Trade Secret
Trade secrets are recognised as vital and sensitive intellectual property that do not completely align with the definitions of copyright, design, or patent rights, yet carry significant economic value. While some jurisdictions codify trade secret protection, India relies on common law principles—confidentiality, breach of contract, and fiduciary duty—to safeguard proprietary information. Courts have developed well-defined standards through landmark cases to protect such information by applying equitable and contractual doctrines.
Our Firm's contractual practice includes:
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Drafting precise and enforceable NDAs tailored to the nature of confidential information.
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Implementing access-control systems and confidentiality frameworks for organisations.
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Designing employment- and transaction-based contracts with strong trade-secret protections.
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Litigation and enforcement of confidentiality rights—even in the absence of written agreements—via equitable remedies such as injunctive relief and damages Equipped with both preventive and remedial strategies, we ensure that trade-secrets protection is practical, enforceable, and alignment with judicial expectations.