Litigation
Aug. 20, 2013
Are social media followers and connections a trade secret?
A factfinder has yet to determine that a social media account contains protectable trade secrets. By Ellen P. Liu and Constance J. Yu
How much is a "follower" or "connection" really worth? With the increasing popularity and utility of social media websites like Twitter and LinkedIn, where members connect to friends, co-workers, clients and potential clients in one account, it is not surprising that in the past few years, employers and employees have filed lawsuits alleging misappropriation of social media accounts under trade s...
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