TO THE QUESTION OF PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS AT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR REMOTE INTERACTION OF THE COMPANY'S DEPARTMENTS

Abstract

The new coronavirus infection has a strong impact on the global economy. This led to some changes when working with intellectual property. Under these circumstances, the whole world has to adapt quickly to the new mode of operation, including companies working in the field of additive manufacturing. The new intellectual property objects are constantly appearing in these companies. It is changed the ways not only government agencies dealing with intellectual property work, but also private companies that use it in their work. Failure to comply with a number of features may lead to undesirable consequences for companies when working remotely. For new conditions for the implementation of activities, new ways of protecting intellectual property objects are required.

The paper is devoted to the study of the problem of protecting trade secrets in the context of the economic crisis caused by a new coronavirus infection. The groups of methods for the protection of confidential information constituting a trade secret are formulated: methods that ensure the work with documents; organizational methods; information and analytical methods. The main reasons and ways of confidential information leakage are shown. Unprivileged employees are the main causes of information leakage and the main path of information leakage is the use of programs for communication on the Internet (instant messengers) or unprotected channels for transmitting information about the parameters of 3D printing technology and equipment for it to transmit information containing trade secrets. The features of protection of trade secrets during remote operation are considered. The ways to prevent the dissemination of confidential information are developed. They will minimize the probability of undesirable consequences and prevent financial losses for companies. Methods of protecting trade secrets in the context of organizing remote access to company resources are proposed: ensure a high level of protection of personal data of employees; presence of an information security specialist in the company; secure dedicated communication line in the Internet.