Understanding Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Issues and Problems (Part 1)

The video tutorial explains the significance of confidential information, trade secrets, and intellectual property in a business context. It highlights the duty of employees to protect such information, even after leaving the company. The tutorial also provides guidelines on identifying confidential and proprietary information, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding these assets to maintain a competitive edge and prevent harm to the company.

What is considered confidential information within a company?

• Company's public financial reports

• Information available to the public

• Non-public information useful to competitors

• Employee names and job titles

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a trade secret?

• Business strategies

• Publicly available marketing materials

• Designs and formulas

• Inventions and copyrights

Intellectual property (IP) is best described as:

• A type of public domain information

• A form of intangible property from creative endeavors

• A tangible company asset

• A company's physical property

Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?

• Public press releases

• Company's office building

• Employee handbook

• Software programs and designs

How can you determine if information is confidential or proprietary?

• If it is mentioned in a public meeting

• If it is available in the public sphere

• If it is shared by a competitor

• If it is only available from non-public sources within the company