Protection of trade secrets (focusing on Directive 2016/943)

Protection of trade secrets (with a focus on Directive 2016/943) Abstract The subject of this diploma thesis is to assess the protection of trade secrets in the context of Czech legislation with the comparison of the requirements of the Directive on the protection of trade secrets. The diploma thesis is based primarily on the valid legal regulations and Czech case law, which is associated with the regulation of the protection of trade secrets. Individual subjects of competition invest in research and development to gain a competitive edge or maintain their competitiveness. The results of their innovative activities are often subjected to dishonest practices aimed to disrupt or abuse them. The institute of trade secrets is one of the important ways to protect the results of innovative activities. Its importance is confirmed by the adoption of Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The first part of this diploma thesis focuses on the definition of the concept of trade secrets according to the Czech legislation, its comparison with the concept of the Directive and evaluation of their mutual compliance. The second chapter is devoted to the main theme of the diploma thesis, which is the protection of trade secrets under the law against unfair competition. I consider its regulation..