Protecting trade secrets from internal and external threats is critical to maintaining your company’s competitive edge. Trade secrets often encompass the proprietary information, technology, and strategies that drive your business success.

Alston & Bird attorneys are recognized experts in safeguarding clients’ trade secrets from misappropriation and misuse. We counsel on best practices for identifying, protecting, and managing trade secrets, and we have litigated trade secrets cases in civil and criminal forums, including state and federal courts as well as before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Our team has extensive experience in securing swift relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, and is well-versed in protection under both the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which addresses trade secret theft involving unauthorized computer access.

We also represent individuals and companies accused of trade secret misappropriation, navigating the unique procedural aspects of such litigation to achieve early resolutions when possible and to mount strong defenses when matters proceed to trial.

Whether defending your vital trade secrets or responding to allegations of misappropriation, Alston & Bird provides strategic, results-driven counsel—at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.