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5 July 2023FeaturesBig PharmaAnthony Fitzpatrick

Life sciences trade secrets: emerging trends

Trade secrets have long been an important form of intellectual property in the life sciences industry. In recent years, the significance of trade secrets has grown as the industry has become increasingly competitive and workers in the field have been moving between companies with greater frequency.

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