Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy

Download or read book Role of Trade Secrets in Innovation Policy written by John R. Thomas and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many businesses have developed proprietary information that provides a competitive advantage because it is not known to others. As the United States continues its shift to a knowledge- and service-based economy, the strength and competitiveness of domestic firms increasingly depends upon their know-how and intangible assets. Contents of this report: Introduction; Trade Secrets and Innovation Policy; An Overview of Trade Secret Law: Basic Principles; Sources of Law; The Economic Espionage Act; Trade Secrets and Patents: Introduction to the Patent System; Trade Secrets and Patents Compared; Potential Policy Conflicts; The First Inventor Defense; Congressional Issues and Options; Concluding Observations. This is a print on demand publication.