Protecting trade secrets is largely “DIY” as there is no official government registration. Many companies do not have good systems or record keeping for their trade secrets or at best use basic tools like spreadsheets or text files. This is not sufficient and leaves the company exposed. Trade secret law requires that companies show how they took reasonable steps to secure confidential information, and without proper systems that story is difficult to tell.
Tangibly analyzed many trade secret litigations and created their set of best practices to avoid risk, demonstrate value, and position the trade secret holder for success in litigation should they have their trade secrets stolen. The insights came from reviewing intellectual property rights cases across multiple industries and identifying patterns in what courts considered “reasonable measures.”
Tangibly was guided by these best practices in designing their SaaS platform. The platform makes protecting trade secrets easy or at least as easy as possible. The platform includes tools to identify and manage trade secrets, maintain a trade secret register, communicate safely with other companies, and train employees to recognize confidential information. It also supports HR onboarding and offboarding to minimize risk of contamination or leakage.
By using the SaaS platform, companies can build a story around how they met or exceeded the “reasonable measures” required by courts when trade secret owners try to enforce their rights. Whether you are working with an IP law firm, an intellectual property lawyer near me, or handling compliance internally, Tangibly provides the infrastructure needed for defensible trade secret protection.
Why is DIY trade secret management risky?
DIY systems like spreadsheets lack security, auditing, and structure. Courts require proof of reasonable measures, and improvised systems rarely provide it.
What are “reasonable measures” in trade secret law?
Courts expect documentation, training, controlled access, NDAs, and a clear trade secret register. These must be provable in litigation.
Why do companies need a trade secret register?
It identifies exactly what is protected and shows that the business manages confidential information systematically—a key expectation in legal disputes.
How does Tangibly help companies manage trade secrets?
Tangibly provides tools for identifying, documenting, and tracking trade secrets, training staff, managing NDAs, and supporting HR onboarding and offboarding.
How does Tangibly support litigation readiness?
The platform creates a defensible record showing the organisation followed (or exceeded) reasonable measures, which strengthens a case if trade secrets are stolen.
What industries benefit from structured trade secret management?
Any business relying on algorithms, processes, pricing models, customer lists, or R&D—common in software, manufacturing, biotech, and professional services.
Is Tangibly a replacement for an IP lawyer?
No. Tangibly provides the system and recordkeeping that lawyers need to build defensible arguments. It works alongside internal teams and external counsel.
