##  [The new preliminary bill means greater protection for business secrets](/en_GB/new/new-preliminary-bill-means-greater-protection-business-secrets) 

# The new preliminary bill means greater protection for business secrets





España - 02 / 16 / 2018





Intellectual Property Commentary 3-2018













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**Business secrets are one of the most important intangible assets of companies, particularly in the context of the digital economy. Until now, however, the legal protection afforded them was fairly limited and was normally relegated to the contractual sphere.**





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