Trade Secret Services in Malaysia
Protecting Confidential Business Information
Some of the most valuable assets in a business are invisible (formulas, manufacturing processes, client lists and algorithms). Unlike patents or trademarks, Trade Secrets do not require registration. Instead, protection relies entirely on secrecy and the implementation of robust legal and security measures.
Any confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage and is undisclosed to the public can be protected as a trade secret. However, once this information is leaked or independently discovered by others, the protection is lost forever.
Our Trade Secret Services Include:
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) & confidentiality contracts - We draft legally binding agreements to ensure employees, partners and third parties are legally obligated to maintain secrecy.
- Employee obligations & restrictive covenants - We advise on employment contracts and non-competition clauses to prevent departing staff from taking your sensitive data to a competitor.
- Internal protection frameworks & trade secret audit - We help you implement reasonable steps to protect secrecy, including IT security policies, data encryption and physical access controls.
- Misappropriation & breach of confidence advisory - We advise on whether your rights have been violated and the legal remedies available if confidential information is used without permission.
- Litigation support & dispute resolution - We represent you in Malaysian courts to enforce contracts and claim damages for breach of confidence.
FAQs- Common Client Concerns
Contracts are your first line of defence. We can enforce Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and restrictive covenants to stop them from disclosing your secrets or using them in their new job.
Contracts and restrictive covenants are your first line of defence.
Yes. You can take legal action for breach of contract or breach of confidence in the civil courts to seek damages or an injunction.
It covers both Technical Information (manufacturing processes, designs, source codes) and Commercial Information (client lists, marketing strategies, financial data). Famous examples include the Coca-Cola recipe and Google’s search algorithm.
We recommend a combination of legal and technical measures: using NDAs, limiting access to "need-to-know" staff, encrypting data and even using physical safe boxes for critical formulas.
A trade secret can be protected forever.
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Awards and Recognition
We are proud to be nominated as the top finalists of "SE Asia Law Firm of the Year" and "Malaysia Law Firm of the Year" by ALB (Asian Legal Business) Law Awards 2018 and 2019.
Why Choose Us
We help businesses secure their competitive edge by protecting sensitive information. We understand that trade secrets require a pragmatic strategy (combining legal contracts with operational security) to ensure your most valuable assets remain strictly confidential.
Contact us today to safeguard your trade secrets.