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Top Practical Tips for Companies to Safeguard Their Trade Secrets During COVID-19

Companies face enormous challenges during this period. They are confronted with a new normal – remote working is the new rule for many companies, even if only for a short period. Many employees work remotely, from their homes, and many companies don't know how to adapt to these changes. For many companies, even the larger ones, remote working at these levels is extremely challenging. The phenomenon is widespread – according to a recent study, done in June, over a third of the entire United States labor force works remotely. The transition to remote work has forced new technology adoption. Although new technology improves productivity and lets employees work remotely, corporate risks are more obvious. This is especially true when it comes to intellectual property. Companies have to adapt to these working conditions and enforce new safety measures against possible fraudulent activities and theft. Trade secrets must be protected, both in the short and long term. Companies have to see...