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Trade secrets - legal regulations

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In this webinar on the German Trade Secrets Protection Act (GeschGehG), managing directors, executives, HR managers and R&D projectproject managers will receive a comprehensive overview of the legal regulations for the protection of trade secrets. You will learn about the key requirements and obligations that the GeschGehG places on companies and find out how you can effectively identify, protect and defend trade secrets. Practical examples and case studies will help you to apply the theoretical content in your day-to-day work and minimize legal risks.

Contents

Introduction to the GeschGehG

  • Background and objective of the law.
  • Definition of trade secrets.

Legal framework

  • Overview of the legal regulations.
  • Rights and obligations of companies.

Identification of trade secrets

  • Criteria for determining trade secrets.
  • Practical methods for identification.

Protective measures for trade secrets

  • Technical and organizational protective measures.
  • Legal protective measures.

Law enforcement and sanctions

  • Measures in the event of a breach of trade secrets.
  • Legal consequences and sanctions.

Discussion of case studies

  • Analysis of real cases.
  • Best Practices.

Role and responsibility of managers

  • Tasks and responsibilities of managing directors, executives, HR managers and R&D projectproject managers.
  • Implementation of an effective protection concept.

Discussion and exchange of experience

  • Open questions and answers.
  • Exchange of experiences.

Summary and outlook

  • Important findings and recommendations for action.
  • Checklist for your business practice.

 

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • You will learn to understand and implement the essential requirements and obligations of the GeschGehG.
  • You know how to identify and classify trade secrets in your company.
  • You will learn which technical and organizational measures are necessary to effectively protect trade secrets.
  • You will learn how to develop strategies for implementing protective measures in your company.
  • They recognize legal risks at an early stage and can take appropriate countermeasures.
  • You will be able to draft and implement confidentiality agreements for Employees .
  • You will understand the legal consequences of breaches of trade secrets and how to avoid them.
  • You will benefit from practical case studies and best practices that will help you to put theoretical content into practice.
  • You strengthen your role and responsibility as a manager in the protection of business secrets.
  • You exchange ideas with other participants and expand your network by sharing experiences.

Methods

  • Lecture with presentation
  • Discussion of cases from practice
  • Best practice examples/checklists

 

Recommended for

Managing directors, executives, HR managers, R&D projectproject managers, compliance officers, data protection officers, IT security officers, in-house counsel, lawyers specializing in trade secret protection and intellectual property, as well as specialists and managers responsible for protecting sensitive company data and trade secrets.

The training is also aimed at people who want to implement an effective protection concept for trade secrets, as well as employees from the areas of research and development, IT and HR who want to expand their knowledge of legal and organizational protection measures.

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