IP Rights with US Government Contracts

In this time of rapidly changing technology, trade secrets can provide a massive competitive advantage and be the cornerstone of an effective IP portfolio.  Effectively protecting proprietary information and trade secrets can often be more valuable than patents or any other form of IP.  But, when delivering technical data under a US Government contract, you are putting your trade secrets at risk.  A mere failure in marking could be devastate you.  It could permanently destroy your trade secret rights, and give your competitors a huge advantage.