We help companies protect their proprietary technologies, business models, and sensitive commercial information by establishing robust trade secret protection systems and enforceable non-compete arrangements.

Drawing on deep experience with the Chinese legal framework, we support businesses operating in China across the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding compliance to post-departure risk mitigation—ensuring their competitive edge is preserved without overstepping legal boundaries.

Institutional Safeguards and Policy Design

• Trade secret protection frameworks

  We design internal classification, access controls, need-to-know protocols, and data desensitization measures to create a compliant confidentiality regime.

• Confidentiality terms in employment documents

  We draft and review confidentiality clauses in employment contracts, NDAs, and separation agreements to ensure enforceability.

• Non-compete policy design and compliance

  We assist in structuring non-compete terms and compensation schemes that meet legal requirements and business needs.

• Confidential element identification in data breaches

  We assist companies in identifying protected trade secret elements in the event of data leaks, and in designing tailored internal response protocols to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Risk Assessment and Exit Management

• Pre-departure risk diagnostics

  We assess trade secret exposure and compliance gaps before employee exit.

• Post-departure conduct analysis

  We evaluate whether an employee’s new employment violates non-compete or confidentiality obligations.

Dispute Response and Enforcement

• Misappropriation investigation and evidence collection

  We help companies investigate misappropriation of trade secrets and gather admissible evidence.

• Litigation and arbitration support

  We represent clients in disputes arising from trade secret breaches or non-compete violations.

• Third-party confidentiality risk control

  We advise on safeguarding trade secrets in contract manufacturing, outsourcing, or other business collaborations.

• Employee training and awareness building

  We conduct internal sessions to reinforce confidentiality obligations and reduce unintentional exposure risks.

Employee-Side Representation and Defense

• Non-compete clause review and exemption strategies

  We help employees assess the legality and fairness of non-compete clauses, including whether they qualify as holding a core position or having access to trade secrets, and whether non-payment of compensation renders the clause unenforceable.

• Defense in trade secret and non-compete litigation

  We represent employees in disputes brought by former employers, including legal strategy, evidence preparation, and efforts to lift unlawful restraints on employment.