Maintaining Trade Secret Protection in an Open-Source Environment: A Guide for In-House Counsel

Last Updated: September 24, 2025
Updated by: Tangibly

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Maintaining Trade Secret Protection in an Open-Source Environment: A Guide for In-House Counsel

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, in-house counsel must navigate the intricate balance between protecting trade secrets and leveraging the benefits of open-source software.

Tune in to the archive of this IHC Trade Secrets Series, as Jon Parker and Bachir Chakra of Gowling WLG, and Chris Buntel, Co-Founder and CIPO of Tangibly, discuss how to maintain that delicate balance between maintaining trade secrets and utilizing open-source software.

Discussion topics include:

  • Protection of trade secrets, including technical, digital, cyber security, encryption, and legal and operational;
  • Open-Source risks and rewards;
  • How to strike a balance between using open-source and protecting trade secrets; and
  • IP Strategy and policy recommendations
  • Who should watch:
    In-house counsel and legal operations professionals who manage or are involved in the protection or management of Trade Secrets.

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