"What should I do to protect my trade secrets in China?
Taking necessary measures to prevent your trade secrets being used or disclosed by others is crucial to success, particularly in China. Some simple precautions can save you time and money down the track:
- Ensure employees are educated concerning the confidentiality of information and their obligations;
- Label all confidential information or documents as such;
- Control/monitor access to trade secrets limiting access only to those individuals who need the information;
- Sign non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with employees and all existing/potential co-operating partners;
- Ensure company computer systems are well-protected and conduct risk assessments regularly."
