TFL Vsebine / Revija Pravnik

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Varovanje poslovne skrivnosti pri prodaji podjetja je bistveno za zaščito interesov tako prodajalca kot tudi (potencialnega) kupca. Sklenitev ustrezne pogodbe o nerazkrivanju informacij je osnovni korak, ki omogoča urejanje področja varovanja poslovnih skrivnosti med prodajnim procesom. Pomembno je, da poslovodstvo ciljne družbe strogo varuje zaupne informacije in se zaveda, da je treba nadzorovati pretok informacij med ciljno družbo in potencialnimi kupci. Kljub skrbno pripravljenim pogodbam o nerazkrivanju informacij je treba razumeti, da so tudi najstrožje pogodbe le »kos papirja«, zato je nadzor nad pretokom informacij ključen za zagotavljanje varnosti poslovnih podatkov med prodajnim procesom. V tem procesu je skrbni pregled nujen del postopka, ki potencialnemu kupcu omogoča vpogled v poslovanje ciljne družbe. Pri tem je treba upoštevati, da je vsako razkritje poslovnih informacij lahko tvegano in zahteva ustrezno varovanje ter nadzor nad pretokom informacij med prodajnim procesom.

Trade secret protection in the sale of a business is vital for protecting the interests of both the seller and the (prospective) buyer. The conclusion of an appropriate non-disclosure agreement is a fundamental measure for regulating the protection of trade secrets throughout the sales process. It is important that the management of the target company rigorously protects confidential information and recognises the necessity of controlling the flow of information between the target company and potential buyers. Despite the meticulous drafting of non-disclosure agreements, it is important to understand that even the most stringent agreements amount to merely a “piece of paper”. Hence, controlling the information flow is crucial to ensure the security of business information throughout the sales process. In this process, due diligence emerges as a necessary component of the process, giving the potential buyer insight into the target company’s business. It should be borne in mind that any disclosure of business information may be risky and requires appropriate safeguards and controls over the information flow throughout the sales process.

Trade Secret Protection in the Sale of a Business