Does IP Insurance Cover Trade Secrets?
Some IP policies cover trade-secret claims; defense and enforcement may be separate benefits.
The grant and scheduled rights control.
Ask which claims, legal costs, and damages are covered. Explain how the business protects confidential information, and check employee, contractor, prior-knowledge, and contract exclusions.
Coverage Guides Related to Intellectual Property Insurance
Which Providers List Coverage for Intellectual Property Insurance?
Sources for Intellectual Property Insurance Answers
- Intellectual property insurance. CFC; Opening; Defense; Pursuit of infringers; Contractual indemnity; US-facing product offering. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- Intellectual Property Insurance application form — US. CFC Underwriting Limited; Sections 1–2 pp.1–2; Section 3 pp.3–4; Section 4 p.4; Section 6.1 p.5; Section 6.2 p.6. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- IP Infringement Insurance Application. Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation; p.1 specimen request; Section 1 pp.2–4; Defense Section 2 pp.5–6; Enforcement Section 3 pp.7–9. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- Cyber Insurance. Federal Trade Commission; First-party coverage; Third-party coverage. Accessed 2026-09-25.