Trade secrets: How to find the right IP cover

As innovation accelerates, more businesses are turning to trade secrets over traditional IP rights. Find key risks, why IP insurance matters, and what a strong policy should include, with insights from Maddi Brown, Intellectual Property Practice Leader.

Intellectual property Infographic 2 min Wed, Apr 1, 2026 Maddi Brown

1. 75% of IP theft is committed by current or former employees

2. 48% of executives cite employee leaks as a top risk

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As Intellectual Property Practice Leader, Maddi Brown oversees intellectual property insurance at CFC, advising on how businesses can protect and manage IP risk in a changing landscape.

Maddi Brown
Intellectual Property Practice Leader

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