Tangibly and Esplin Legal Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Trade Secret Protection for Innovative Companies

Understanding Whistleblower Immunity Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
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SEATTLE, WA and SAN DIEGO, CATangibly, the leader in trade secret management software, is proud to announce a new partnership with Esplin Legal, a boutique law firm dedicated to protecting innovation and intellectual capital. This collaboration brings together Tangibly’s cutting-edge technology platform and Esplin Legal’s deep legal expertise to help clients proactively identify, manage, and protect their trade secrets.

Founded by former large-firm attorneys, Esplin Legal brings decades of experience advising clients ranging from early-stage startups to multinational corporations on intellectual property, licensing, and business strategy. By integrating Tangibly’s software into its practice, Esplin Legal will enhance its ability to offer clients scalable solutions for trade secret compliance and risk mitigation as confidential know-how becomes one of today’s most valuable business assets.

Through this partnership, Esplin Legal clients will gain access to Tangibly’s secure platform to document and track trade secrets, implement internal education and compliance workflows, and maintain readiness for transactions or litigation.

“Esplin Legal shares our mission to bring clarity and control to trade secret management,” said Tim Londergan, CEO of Tangibly. “Their hands-on, strategic approach is exactly what businesses need in today’s fast-moving innovation economy, and we’re thrilled to support their clients with technology that makes trade secret protection actionable.”

This partnership builds on Tangibly’s growing network of forward-thinking law firms and in-house legal teams who are redefining how trade secrets are safeguarded in the digital age.

To learn how Tangibly and Esplin Legal can help protect your company’s most valuable assets, visit tangibly.com today.

About Tangibly
Tangibly (tangibly.com)  blends deep legal expertise with AI technology to help companies discover, protect, and leverage their trade secrets—confidential know-how such as proprietary models, methods, and code. The Tangibly platform is simple, auditable, and built for modern IP management.

About Esplin Legal
Esplin Legal (esplin.legal) is a modern law firm focused on delivering strategic legal services in intellectual property, licensing, and corporate transactions. With a personalized, partner-level approach, Esplin Legal helps businesses build, protect, and grow their innovations.

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