We have compiled some important documents here:
Legislative process for the GeschGehG
Comments on the Draft Bill (link to the BMJV)
Government Draft of July 18, 2018
Explanatory Memorandum of October 4, 2018, BT-Drs. 19/4724
EU Law
Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 8, 2016, on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use, and disclosure (Know-how Protection Directive).
Report on the Expected Impact of the Know-How Protection Directive (Impact Assessment, Commission Staff Working Document SWD(2013) 471 final of November 28, 2013)