Consulting services
Trade secret expertise for companies building defensible programs
Tangibly combines legal expertise, operational experience, and AI intelligence to move companies from fragmented practices to a defensible trade secret program. We help teams implement the policies, workflows, and documentation needed to protect what matters.
Why IP teams choose Tangibly
Move fast with expert guidance
A team that only does trade secrets, aligning stakeholders on priorities and implementing defensible protections with minimal disruption.
Build defensible practices
Protection designed around reasonable measures so the program stands up in audits, diligence, and enforcement when it matters most.
Leave with a working program
Hands on implementation that turns decisions into operating workflows employees actually follow, with adoption built in.
Tangibly ensures our trade secrets are meticulously defined, rigorously protected, and strategically positioned for value creation, all of which significantly enhance investor confidence. In this high-stakes environment, Tangibly delivers an invaluable competitive advantage to support our growth.
Alex Tame, Head of IP & Licensing, Oxa
Our core offering
Governance and policy
Strengthen the policies, agreements, and ownership structure that make protection enforceable.
Training and people
Build company wide clarity so teams know what to protect and how to handle it.
Harvesting and action
Identify and document critical trade secrets, then translate findings into practical next steps.
Fractional trade secret officer
Ongoing expert support to keep the program moving and adopted.
Engagement timeline
Consulting Services FAQs
What is a trade secret program
A trade secret program is the set of policies, controls, training, and documentation used to protect confidential information and support reasonable measures.
Where should a company start
Start by identifying high value confidential information and confirming whether reasonable measures are in place. An expert assessment can quickly define priorities and scope.
Who should own the program internally
Ownership usually sits with legal or IP, with active participation from HR, R and D, IT, and leadership.
How does Tangibly support program buildout
Tangibly provides consulting services to design and implement the program, plus a platform to centralize assets, manage controls, and maintain audit ready records.
Do we need software to have a trade secret program
No, but software makes governance, access control, and documentation much easier to run and maintain at scale.
What does reasonable measures mean in practice
Reasonable measures are practical steps to keep information secret, such as access controls, confidentiality agreements, training, and documented handling procedures.
How does this connect to disputes and enforcement
A defensible program strengthens your position if theft occurs. It supports case validation, damages prediction, and litigation funding decisions.
How do we get started
Meet with our experts to assess your current state and define the fastest path to a defensible program.
Built by trade secret experts
 “Our clients are innovating fast. We help them build the policies, proof, and workflows needed to protect what matters.â€
Chris Buntel, Co Founder and CIPO