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The misuse of know-how and trade secrets can have far-reaching economic consequences.<\/strong> Our attorneys will support you in the assertion of laws resulting from the infringement of trade secrets and your know-how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Infringement of trade secrets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Die unberechtigte Nutzung und Aneignung von Gesch\u00e4ftsgeheimnissen kann f\u00fcr Unternehmen schwerwiegende Konsequenzen haben. Vertrauliche Informationen \u00fcber das unternehmerische Know-How<\/a>, bspw. zu Produktionsabl\u00e4ufen, k\u00f6nnen bei der Verletzung von Gesch\u00e4ftsgeheimnissen in die H\u00e4nde von Mitbewerbern <\/a>gelangen und diesen einen erheblichen Wettbewerbsvorteil verschaffen. Dies kann auf der eigenen Seite zu einem erheblichen Verlust von Marktanteilen und Umsatz f\u00fchren. Neben finanziellen Sch\u00e4den wird auch das Vertrauen in die Gesch\u00e4ftsbeziehungen, sei es zu Partnern, Kunden oder Mitarbeitern, nachhaltig ersch\u00fcttert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a legal perspective, companies are protected by the Trade Secrets Act<\/a>. In the event of an infringement, the perpetrators not only face civil law claims for damages, but also criminal law consequences. These can range from fines to prison sentences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that your know-how is being used without authorization or that such an incident is imminent, it is essential to act quickly. First of all, the incident should be documented and, if necessary, an internal investigation should be initiated to clarify the circumstances of the infringement. A clear overview of the information concerned and its significance for your company is important in order to be able to react in a targeted manner. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Recognize know-how and trade secrets
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From a business perspective, the protection of know-how is paramount. The concept of know-how cannot be clearly distinguished from the legally defined trade secret. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to business practice, the term “know-how” is hardly used officially by German law, meaning that there is no generally valid definition. The term is also used inconsistently in the EU Directive<\/a>. In a broader sense, know-how can be described as all knowledge in the commercial and technical area of a company. The knowledge does not necessarily have to be “secret” in order to be of economic benefit to the company owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In view of the legal situation, however, an independently protected legal position in the sense of an intangible asset can only be considered in the case of secret know-how<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Relevant examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trade secrets are confidential information that has economic value and whose unauthorized use or disclosure may cause damage to the owner. Examples of such secrets are <\/p>\n\n\n\n