Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition/Non-Competes
Kotz Sangster represents employers in the drafting and enforcement of agreements that protect their valuable business information and trade secrets, including agreements for non-competition, non-solicitation, and protection of confidential information. Kotz Sangster also utilizes non-contractual remedies such as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and various privacy statutes. In order to be effective, restrictive covenants have to be drafted properly and enforced appropriately. Our lawyers are experienced and regularly represent employers in:
- Obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions enforcing non-compete/non-solicitation agreements and claims under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
- Obtaining permanent injunctions preventing employees from working with competitors and soliciting business.
- Drafting enforceable non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.
- Interpretation of potential issues with new hires.
- Protection against unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Investigation of theft of proprietary information.
