CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/TRADE SECRETS
Some of the most valuable assets never appear in public
Not all intellectual property is registered, and some of the most commercially valuable IP is never disclosed at all.
Some of the most valuable assets never appear in public.
But that advantage only holds if confidentiality is maintained. Once disclosed, the commercial value of confidential information can disappear instantly.
Practical protection for sensitive assets
At PURDYLUCEY, we help clients decide when confidentiality is the most effective form of protection — and how to manage it in a structured, legally sound way. If the trade secret route is chosen, we support clients in building robust internal systems: auditing what should be kept confidential, managing access and use, and ensuring the proper protections are in place across employment contracts, staff onboarding, and exit procedures.
Clear strategy, controlled risk
We regularly advise on confidentiality frameworks for research collaborations, commercial partnerships and internal R&D. Our goal is to ensure your sensitive information stays protected — and that your team understands how to handle it. With the right approach, confidential information can be one of your most powerful IP assets. We’ll help you keep it that way.
THE TEAM
Our Confidential Information/Trade Secrets Experts
“Providing excellent advice to patrons across sectors.”
“Life sciences expert Susanne Cahill holds a PhD in molecular pathology and boasts extensive IP experience. Providing excellent advice to patrons across sectors, she works superbly across multiple jurisdictions.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Their reputation among clients and peers speaks for itself.”
“It’s no surprise PURDYLUCEY were named one of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms by the Financial Times — their reputation among clients and peers speaks for itself.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“We value the access to skilled individuals who manage all aspects of our IP portfolio.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“Mark offers clear, practical and concise advice on several areas of IP.”
“Mark offers clear, practical and concise advice on several areas of IP, including the more technical and complicated aspects thereof. The contribution Mark has made to the Law Society courses was so welcome that we are delighted to have him on board for all our upcoming IP and technology-related courses, both this year and next.”
Helen Johnson, Barrister
“Barry Purdy is a leading practitioner in the market.”
“Barry Purdy is a leading practitioner in the market. Patrons appreciate his first-class patent drafting skills and his commitment to securing positive client outcomes. The thoroughness and professionalism of his work is unmatched, and working with him is a pleasure.”
IAM Patent 1000
“We especially appreciate their practicality.”
“We especially appreciate their practicality. The team has excellent domain knowledge and the capacity to moderate deep technical discussions across a global team of scientists. I have the utmost confidence that their filings are robust and a real commercial asset.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
“The team truly understand how patent examiners think.”
“PURDYLUCEY hosts a variety of excellent patent professionals across diverse technical expertise. The team truly understand how patent examiners think and provide real added value to clients.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Michael Lucey faultlessly manages the filings and renewal of patent applications.”
“Michael Lucey faultlessly manages the filings and renewal of patent applications. He quickly gets to grips with new technologies, showing his adaptability and determination. He is well respected for his expertise, practicality and business-oriented approach.”
IAM Patent 1000
“Exemplary lateral thinking generates novel concepts and successful strategies.”
PURDYLUCEY has been ‘warmly endorsed’ and is described by IAM as a firm that has secured ”a remarkably strong foothold” in the prosecution market, thanks to its bright practitioners.
IAM Patent 1000
“A safe pair of hands.”
“Barry Purdy handles a lot of our patent cases. We find he is a safe pair of hands, picks up technologies quickly and offers succinct and commercially relevant IP advice to ourselves and our spin-out companies.”
Managing IP - IP STARS
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