Germany Finally Implements The Trade Secrets Directive!

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With Germany finally implementing the Trade Secrets Directive into their national law, know-how theft cases are becoming more frequent.
Germany Intellectual Property

With Germany finally implementing the Trade Secrets Directive into their national law, know-how theft cases are becoming more frequent.  Whilst questions have been raised around adequate protection for whistle blowers and journalists, many see the new laws as a positive move towards better know-how protection in Germany.

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