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Trade secrets continue to gain attention and value, particularly with growing uncertainty around the enforceability of non-compete agreements. Recent rules announced by the US Federal Trade Commission raise serious questions about the utility of these agreements. Historically, many companies relied on non-compete agreements as an indirect method of protecting valuable company confidential information and trade secrets. Without such agreements, companies will have to directly protect their confidential information and trade secrets. This sea change represents a major shift in the strategy by which companies protect their valuable intellectual property assets.