Los Angeles Trade Secret Theft Attorney

Beverly Hills White Collar Defense Lawyer

The definition of a trade secret varies from each jurisdiction, however, under the California Penal Code a trade secret is defined as any information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process, that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. 

Trade secret theft is a major concern to businesses throughout the U.S. Although not registered with the government (such as in the case of patents, copyrights and trademarks), trade secrets are under legal protection until the owner/creator of the secret is ready to reveal it to the public, at which point this protection ends. Trade secret theft may be prosecuted as either a state or federal criminal case.

If you have been accused of theft of trade secrets , Los Angeles white collar attorney Robert M. Bernstein may be able to help. You may face severe penalties if convicted. Under federal law, you may face fines of up to $500,000 and up to 10 years in prison. A corporation may face fines totaling up to $5,000,000. 

At the Law Offices of Robert M. Bernstein, we defend trade secret theft cases for clients throughout Los Angeles County and the state of California from our offices in Beverly Hills, California. Los Angeles defense lawyer Robert Bernstein offers a free, confidential consultation to those in need of advice from a skilled lawyer regarding their trade secret theft charges.

Trade Secret Theft in Los Angeles

In addition to jail time, an individual or corporation facing trade secret theft charges may face having property and proceeds obtained using the trade secret confiscated and sold by the government. The victim of trade secret theft may also seek a court order which prevents any further disclosure of the secret, and may also seek monetary compensation for financial losses suffered as a a result of the trade secret theft.

Los Angeles Trade Secret Lawyer

As a Los Angeles white collar defense lawyer, Robert Bernstein has what it takes to represent an individual or corporation that is facing trade secret theft charges. To find out how he can help, please contact our firm for a free consultation as soon as possible.

Contact Los Angeles trade secret attorney Robert M. Bernstein today!