United Kingdom: Trade Secrets

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a business can hold. Patents, trade marks, copyrights, and trade secrets are not just legal formalities, they are hugely valuable strategic tools...

The Court of Appeal in a decision in Playtech Software Limited v Realtime SIA & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 1472 has applied Article 4(1) of the Rome II Regulation in the context of cross-border...

Selecting the right IP law firm for a tender or call for tender (CFT) is a strategic decision that safeguards your company's intangible assets and competitive edge.

Trends in the food and beverage industry can move quickly, and food science and development is a vibrant field of technology with over £5.8bn of investment in 2024, and around 10,000 new products launched annually.

While Coca-Cola has not officially confirmed any changes to its U.S. recipe, there are indications that a shift from the use of corn syrup to cane sugar may be on the horizon.

The European Commission recently launched a public consultation on the implementation of the AI Act, primarily focused on the classification...

Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial for businesses. Companies should implement legal safeguards, such as non-disclosure agreements, IP clauses in contracts, and monitoring practices, to prevent theft by rivals or former employees. Preventive measures reduce costly litigation and protect valuable proprietary information.

Trade secrets are a category of intellectual property protected under UK law, defined as confidential information with commercial value. They require reasonable measures for secrecy and can include formulas, processes, and designs. Proper management, including confidentiality agreements and risk mitigation strategies, is essential to prevent unauthorized access and maintain their value.

A preliminary view (G 1/23) from the European Patent Office may push technology businesses in all fields to re-evaluate their commercial planning and IP strategies.