The protection of know-how and trade secrets plays a strategic role for companies that invest significantly in research and development (R&D), particularly where patent protection is not applicable or not economically viable. In such contexts, an effective know-how protection strategy is essential to preserve a company’s competitive advantage.

The Firm has solid and long-standing experience in the protection of corporate know-how, assisting Italian and international companies in drafting and negotiating agreements for the protection of trade secrets, applicable across all major types of commercial contracts, collaboration agreements, joint ventures, and settlement agreements. We also provide highly specialized assistance in the preparation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses within complex international contracts, ensuring compliance with national and European trade secrets regulations.

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