The protection of business secrets at the heart of the Franco-Moroccan dialogue

The Euromed University of Fes hosted a study day dedicated to "Trade secrets", a central theme in an economic and legal environment in constant change.

Organized in partnership with the Henri Capitant Association, under the direction of Madame Valérie Malabat, Vice-President of the Association and Professor at the University of Bordeaux, and the Sorbonne Law School relocated to Morocco - Euromed University of Fes, represented by Professor François-Xavier Lucas, this event brought together renowned experts from academia and the professional world.

The discussions made it possible to better identify the issues related to the protection of strategic information and to reflect on the concrete implementation of the trade secrets protection mechanism. Three roundtables punctuated the day, addressing in turn:

• the legal foundations and protection tools,

• the practical challenges faced by companies,

• the contentious aspects and the role of the courts.

The students of the Master in Business Law Sorbonne-UEMF had the opportunity to attend lively exchanges marked by comparative approaches at the international level and by the analysis of the report of the Henri Capitant Association dedicated to trade secrets. These rich and formative discussions made it possible to deepen their understanding of contemporary issues in economic law and to consider the prospects for evolving the legal framework in a globalized context.

This event is part of the continuity of academic cooperation between France and Morocco, illustrating the shared desire to strengthen the bridges between the academic world and the professional world. It also testifies to the commitment of the Euromed University of Fes to promote the training of a new generation of lawyers open to international issues, capable of combining scientific rigor and an understanding of contemporary economic realities.