This month’s Business Bytes highlights trade secret protections, “Made in the USA” requirements, and father’s parental rights.
Trade Secret Protection and Enforcement. Many factors are creating an environment rife with trade secret theft, including workforce mobility, electronic storage, and multiple communication venues. While preventing theft is best, if your trade secrets are stolen there are many avenues for relief. READ MORE.
Made in the USA. The claim of “made in the USA” should not be casually used. There are requirements to make that claim and enforcement mechanisms for its false use. Although enforcement is rare, it can be costly. READ MORE.
Father’s Parental Rights. While in most states a husband’s paternity is presumed when a child is born during the marriage, if there is no marriage a father may have to take affirmative action to establish or protect his rights as a father. In those situations, a father wanting to protect his parental rights needs to secure legal protections and not rely on promises, relationships, or his name on the birth certificate. READ MORE.
