Many businesses are successful due to information they have which is not generally known to others. This may include customer lists, processing information, chemical formulas which are not easily reverse-engineered and general know-how which gives them advantages over their competitors. Such information is usually protectable against disclosure or use by former employees or third parties so long as appropriate steps are taken to keep the information confidential. Unfortunately, many companies attempt to implement such procedures after the confidential information has already made its way to a competitor. By developing and implementing protocols early, the risk of trade secret misappropriation can be reduced significantly. Bateman IP Law Group is experienced in working with clients to ensure that trade secret information remains confidential.