To protect your intellectual property and confidential business information, here are some suggestions:

1. Acquire the legal protection that intellectual property afforded to you.
2. Securely store all documents with confidential information.
3. Limit access to confidential information and intellectual property.
4. Monitor the use of your intellectual property and confidential information.
5. Maintain control over the distribution of your intellectual property.
6. Circumvent all unauthorized use or disclosure of your confidential information and intellectual property.