Categories of trade secrets
Most common categories
Formulas and recipes
Includes any secret formula or recipe used in the production of a product or service. This may include recipes for food or beverages, cosmetic formulas, pharmaceuticals, or any other proprietary blend of ingredients.
Industrial designs
Unique and original designs used in the manufacturing of a product. This can include anything from a product’s shape and appearance to the way it is constructed.
Manufacturing processes and methods
Any secret process or method used in the manufacture or production of a product. This can include specialized equipment and unique production techniques.
Commercial strategies
Any secret plans or approaches a company uses to market or sell its products or services. This can include targeted advertising campaigns and distinctive pricing strategies.
Business information
Confidential commercial information such as client lists, supplier terms, pricing models, market analyses, or sales strategies that provide competitive advantage.
Source code
Computer code used to create software or other digital products. Source code is highly valuable and confidential because it contains the instructions that make the product work.
Databases
Collections of information organized and stored in a specific way, such as customer lists, sales data, or any other valuable information essential to business operations.
Government
Confidential information related to interactions with government agencies, including contracts, regulatory compliance, or other sensitive government‑related information.
Startups and investors
Confidential information related to investors, fundraising activities, or financial operations of a startup, such as investor details, pitch decks, and other proprietary financial information.
Identify and classify your trade secrets according to their importance and sensitivity.
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