Tangibly for Advanced Materials & Battery Technology
Power your company with trade secret identification, management, and protection.
As battery technology and advanced materials evolve, companies face growing risks to their intellectual property. Tangibly helps businesses take control of their confidential information, safeguarding trade secrets at every stage—from research and development to production and distribution.
The Growing IP Risk in Battery Technology
The industry is facing a surge in trade secret theft and legal disputes. Key risks include:
Globalized Supply Chains
As companies expand into new markets and form international partnerships, their exposure to IP risks increases. Collaborations with external partners and reliance on third-party manufacturers introduce multiple points of vulnerability. Establishing strong trade secret protections early helps mitigate these risks and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Rising Litigation & IP Theft
Trade secret misappropriation cases are at an all-time high, with competitors and state-backed entities targeting proprietary technologies. The recent dismissal of Group14 Technologies v. Nexeon highlights the importance of robust trade secret identification, as courts require clear evidence of misappropriation. Without well-documented protections, companies risk losing IP disputes.
Employee & Partner Mobility
Frequent employee transitions and business partnerships create challenges in maintaining trade secret security. Sensitive knowledge is often shared across engineers, R&D teams, and suppliers, increasing the likelihood of leaks whether intentional or accidental. Without proactive safeguards, this mobility can result in unauthorized disclosures, competitive threats, and long-term IP risks.
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Why Battery Technology Companies Choose Tangibly
Corporate Awareness
Build a corporate culture that understands and respects confidential information.
商业秘密管理
Identify and classify trade secrets across global operations.
Data Security & Access Control
Control access to sensitive data with advanced security measures.
Supply Chain Protection
Secure supply chains by integrating trade secret protections into contracts and workflows.
Case Study
Safeguarding Proprietary Battery Storage Technology with Tangibly
执行摘要
A leading battery storage company, specializing in energy solutions for data centers and industrial applications, faced challenges in protecting its trade secrets. With manufacturing in China and new manufacturing expansion in the US, the company was at high risk for IP theft. Tangibly partnered with their VP of Special Projects, who reports to the General Counsel, to implement a trade secret protection strategy that safeguarded their proprietary innovations.
导言
The battery industry is highly competitive, with companies investing heavily in innovation. Global supply chains, international manufacturing, and strategic partnerships increase the risk of trade secret theft. This company needed a strong system to protect its technology and maintain its competitive edge.
The Subject
This company develops proprietary battery storage solutions for data centers and industrial applications. Key challenges included:
- Manufacturing in China, increasing exposure to IP risks.
- Expanding manufacturing operations in the US, requiring trade secret protection for a new set of employees.
- High-value trade secrets, including proprietary battery chemistry and design.
- Employee and partner risks, with sensitive information shared across global teams.
The Problem
With overseas manufacturing and complex supply chains, the company faced:
- Potential IP leaks through contract manufacturers and suppliers.
- Increased risk from employee turnover and partner relationships.
- Rising industry competition, especially in China, where Western Technology is sought after.
- Acknowledged vulnerability in their trade secrets, requiring immediate risk mitigation.
The Solution
Tangibly implemented a comprehensive trade secret protection framework:
- Trade Secret Inventory & Classification
- Identified and categorized critical trade secrets.
- Established a centralized Trade Secret Registry.
- Prioritized trade secret protection as one of the company’s key strategic projects.
- Supply Chain & Partner Security
- Strengthened contractual safeguards (NDAs, confidentiality clauses).
- Implemented secure file-sharing and access controls.
- Employee IP Risk & Compliance
- Introduced confidentiality training and role-based access restrictions.
- Developed exit protocols to prevent data leaks.
- Ensured all employees were trained on trade secrets and signed updated agreements before the US expansion.
- Integrated compliance measures into the General Counsel’s risk assessment strategy.
Results & Impact
With Tangibly’s support, the company:
- Reduced trade secret loss and minimized IP exposure.
- Ensured all employees were trained on trade secret protection.
- Updated all policies with clear trade secret language.
- Strengthened internal compliance and trade secret protections.
- Reduced legal risk and safeguarded its competitive advantage.
Tangibly gave us the structure we needed to secure our most valuable innovations and protect our future.
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