The Protection of Undisclosed Information in Asia – Legal Rules and Economic Implications

The Protection of Undisclosed Information in Asia – Legal Rules and Economic Implications
Douglas C. Lippoldt and Mark F. Schultz

ISBN 978-90-411-8379-8
Kluwer Law International BV, The Netherlands

Protection for trade secrets has emerged as an area of rising concern for governments and businesses around the world. Using an empirical approach, this paper considers the protection of trade secrets in the dynamic East and Southeast Asia region in comparison with a global sample of countries. The assessment covers the period since 1985, an era of wide-ranging reforms with respect to protection of trade secrets. The objective is to consider the stringency of available protection and its evolution in association with certain relevant aspects of economic performance.