Defending Your Company Against Trade Secrets Claims: Strategic and Tactical Insights

Being on the receiving end of a trade secret misappropriation claim can cause a major business disruption and put an organization's reputation and finances at risk. Knowing how to assess such claims, build an effective defense, and mitigate damage requires swift but strategic action.

Please join Wendy Stein, Partner at Ballard Spahr, in New York City on June 11, 2025, where top in-house IP counsel, legal and HR professionals, and industry experts will come together at CenterForce's Trade Secret Strategy Summit - East to share strategies for preventing, responding to, and managing claims alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets.

Wendy will speak on the panel titled "Defending Your Company Against Trade Secrets Claims: Strategic and Tactical Insights."

This panel will discuss:

• Best practices for evaluating trade secret claims and assessing legal risk
• Immediate steps to take following an allegation, including evidence preservation and internal investigations
• Strategies for mounting a robust defense, collaborating with internal departments, and leveraging outside counsel
• Mitigating damages through settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution