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Noncompete Ban Has Companies Eying Trade Secrets and Patents

Bloomberg Law – The US Federal Trade Commission’s new prohibition against employer noncompete agreements could trigger a surge in trade secret litigation and patent filings, as companies try to protect their intellectual property against pilferage by departing employees.

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