The protection of know-how and trade secrets plays a strategic role for companies that invest heavily in research and development (R&D), especially in cases where patent protection is not applicable or cost-effective. In such contexts, an effective strategy for protecting know-how is an essential tool for preserving the company’s competitive advantage.

The firm has extensive, long-standing experience in protecting corporate know-how, assisting Italian and international companies in drafting and negotiating agreements to protect trade secrets, applicable to all major types of commercial contracts, collaboration agreements, joint ventures, and settlement agreements. We also provide highly qualified assistance in drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality provisions included in complex international contracts, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations regarding trade secrets.

We regularly assist companies in disputes involving the misappropriation of know-how and trade secrets, providing support in both court and out-of-court proceedings, with an approach focused on risk prevention and the effective protection of intangible assets.