India to consult industry on trade secrets law, whistleblower safeguards and contract enforcement
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Key takeaway
India begins industry consultations on a dedicated trade secrets law.
- Step 1 · The triggerDPIIT opens consultations on a dedicated trade secrets law, signalling intent to move beyond contract-based protection.
- Step 2 · Knock-onstatutory clarity lowers enforcement risk and transaction costs for SMEs sharing proprietary information, but raises compliance obligations for handling and safeguarding trade secrets.
- Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs with proprietary know-how gain stronger legal recourse and face new compliance standards, affecting their operational processes and partner relationships.
The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.
Source: Economic Times — Economy
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