Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants - National Management Legal Counsel

Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants

In today's knowledge economy, your people are your greatest asset — and your greatest risk. NMLC helps employers protect what matters most: confidential business information, key customer relationships, and competitive advantage.

Smart Protections. Swift Enforcement.

Strategic Agreement Drafting

Enforceable Agreements Customized to Your Needs

NMLC drafts restrictive covenants that stand up in court while respecting the evolving legal landscape. Every agreement is customized to your industry, your jurisdiction, and current state laws.

Non-Compete Agreements

Protect market position and prevent unfair competition from departing employees

Non-Solicitation Clauses

Safeguard customer relationships and prevent employee poaching

Confidentiality Agreements

Secure proprietary information, trade secrets, and business methods

IP Ownership Provisions

Ensure work product and innovations remain company property

Preventive Counseling & Risk Audits

Design Protection Frameworks That Work

NMLC helps clients implement comprehensive trade secret protection programs before problems arise:

  • Employee onboarding protocols with proper documentation
  • Access limitation and need-to-know policies
  • Remote work safeguards and technology controls
  • Exit interview procedures and return of property protocols
  • Forensic preservation procedures for high-risk departures
  • Vendor and partner confidentiality frameworks

Litigation & Emergency Relief

When the Stakes Are High, NMLC Moves Fast

Time is critical when trade secrets walk out the door. NMLC has extensive experience seeking and defending against emergency relief in high-stakes disputes.

NMLC Handles:

  • Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions
  • Cases involving departing employees joining competitors
  • Poaching of clients, employees, or business opportunities
  • Misuse of confidential data and customer lists
  • Breach of non-compete or non-solicit agreements
  • Trade secret misappropriation claims

Multi-State & C-Suite Experience

NMLC advises employers across jurisdictions with varied enforcement landscapes. Whether you're protecting senior executives in California (where non-competes are void) or a nationwide sales force across multiple states, NMLC brings practical solutions grounded in legal precision.

Ready to Secure What Sets You Apart?

Don't wait until your trade secrets walk out the door. Let's build your protection strategy today.

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