Precise defense by ARROWS halted criminal proceedings for alleged misuse of know-how
We took over the defense of a client against whom the regional directorate of An accusation of misusing know-how can fail if the allegedly protected information was not a trade secret or the accused can prove that the knowledge was developed independently. In one ARROWS case, the defence focused on evidence, factual inconsistencies and precise legal argument, resulting in the criminal prosecution being cancelled. This article explains why the origin of know-how and the quality of evidence can be decisive in a defence.

We vigorously defended our client against the criminal proceedings, which consisted mainly of refuting the argument of the criminal investigation authorities that the know-how and information used by the client for his further business activities were trade secrets of the allegedly aggrieved company, both through carefully selected and applied evidence, which, together with the active involvement of the client under our guidance, proved that it was in fact the client's own know-how acquired completely outside the sphere of the allegedly affected company, as well as pointing out fundamental weaknesses in the evidence, contradictions, and the overall incorrect factual and legal understanding of the case by the law enforcement authorities in the very concept of the criminal proceedings initiated. Under the weight of this argument and the evidence we presented, we succeeded in clearing the client of all charges, with the criminal proceedings against the client being dismissed in their entirety.
The case was led by Mgr. Oliver Uraz, LL.M., who, among other things, has long specialized in defending clients in the area of economic crime. In his practice, he combines detailed knowledge of criminal law, work with complex evidence, and strategic procedural approaches. Thanks to this specialization, he is able to provide clients with effective and well-thought-out defense from the initial analysis of the case to the final decision.
A big thank you goes to Oliver Uraz, LL.M., whose expert guidance, precise work with evidence, and consistent procedural strategy were key to the successful outcome of this defense.
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