IBA | Walking out the door in Brazil: trade secrets, confidential information and post-employment obligations

What steps should companies take to safeguard trade secrets and confidential information after employees depart? In an article published by the International Bar Association (IBA), partners Luiza Tângari, from the Intellectual Property, Technology and Innovation practice, and Lucas Camargo, from the Employment practice, examine the legal framework governing trade secrets in Brazil. They also explore how Brazilian law brings together rules on unfair competition, employment obligations, civil liability, and data protection to address this issue.