Has Arkansas Adopted the Model Uniform Trade Secrets Act?
February 13, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Has Arkansas adopted the Model Uniform Trade Secrets Act? Yes, but with modifications. We refer to this as the Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“AUTSA”) and it can be found at Ark. Code Ann. § 4-75-601, et seq. Some of the biggest differences between the AUTSA and the Model Uniform Trade Secrets…
Is Theft of Trade Secrets a Crime in Arkansas?
Is theft of trade secrets a crime in Arkansas? Yes. Under Arkansas Code Annotated Section 5-36-107, the Arkansas Penal Code establishes that theft of trade secrets is a Class A misdemeanor. The statute establishes that a person commits theft of a trade secret if, with intent to deprive the owner of…
What Laws Protect Trade Secrets in Arkansas?
Businesses are built through hard work and significant investment. One of the most significant investments, and thus greatest assets to a business, is the investment of time and resources in its people. Protecting that investment is often crucial to the brand and to the future of a business. When…
What Businesses Must Know About Intellectual Property
August 1, 2023
by Josh Hallenbeck
Many individuals – and all businesses – have intellectual property, including everything from names and brands, to inventions, software, and works of art. Too often those assets go unprotected. As companies prepare to develop and commercialize a product or idea, it’s important that they understand…
Software Patents: A Competitive Advantage in a Changing World
July 28, 2021
by Josh Hallenbeck
The financial industry is incorporating fintech and block chain solutions. Healthcare companies are adapting to electronic medical records and online platforms. Even the legal field is looking for methods to optimize discovery. Software solutions have become an integral part of every sector, not…