JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision finding trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract based on a recruiter’s improper use of confidential client information. 1, 2024) (King, Ho, Engelhardt, JJ.) (per Counsel Holdings, Incorporated v. Jowers, Case No. 22-50936 (5th Cir.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 17, 2024

On April 5, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) obtained a verdict after an eight-day civil jury trial in SEC v. The SEC’s complaint alleged that Panuwat used highly confidential information of his employer, Medivation, Inc.’s Matthew Panuwat (“SEC v. s (“Medivation”) upcoming acquisition by Pfizer Inc.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 4, 2024

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used to protect companies’ confidential and trade secret information. Originally published in American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) Magazine - April 2024. By: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 12, 2024

a) of the TBMP and authorities discussed therein, regarding the proper designation of confidential matter. Welch 2024. Chisena access to appellees’ AEO-designated material referenced in either the trial briefs or the Board’s final decision to ensure he has a fair opportunity to prosecute his case on appeal." Text Copyright John L.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 3, 2024

On 23rd of April 2024, the U.S. As an alternative measure, the FTC proposes the adoption of robust confidentiality agreements to protect confidential company information in the event of any employee’s departure.

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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the inaugural session of the 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists meticulously examine pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and legal advancements spanning trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and restrictive covenants, and computer fraud on a national scale. Legal challenges are expected.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mercedes-Benz reportedly suffered a security incident that exposed confidential source code on an Enterprise Git server. Although the incident occurred on September 29, 2023, it wasn’t discovered until January 11, 2024. The incident occurred due to a compromised GitHub exposed by an employee.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the inaugural session of the 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists meticulously examine pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and legal advancements spanning trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and restrictive covenants, and computer fraud on a national scale. Legal challenges are expected.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

8, 2024) , the PTAB sided with the patentee, but on appeal the Federal Circuit reversed — finding that Weber’s food slicer operating manuals was a printed publication. With regard to the distribution to commercial entities, the court found found that the inventor had requested and expected confidentiality. In Weber, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

DMFs are submissions to the FDA “used to provide confidential, detailed information about facilities, processes, or articles used in the manufacturing, processing, packaging, and storing of human drug products.” The final rule goes into effect on March 13, 2024.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., M/S Asm Traders & Ors on 18 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centers on trademark infringement and passing off allegations brought by the Plaintiffs against the Defendants. Baxalta Incorporated v.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

VANDA claimed that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials improperly shared the company’s trade secret and confidential manufacturing information with generic competitors by disclosure through the review process for generic drug manufacturers’ proposed competing products. ” 18 USC § 1905.

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Trading Secrets

MARCH 15, 2024

2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. This blog has been cross-posted to Seyfarth’s Gadgets, Gigabytes & Goodwill site. On March 4, the Federal Circuit, heard oral arguments for Celanese Int’l. Plot twist!

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Patently-O

JANUARY 17, 2024

2024) ( Apple Stay Denial ) After initially granting a temporary reprieve, the Federal Circuit has now denied Apple’s stay pending appeal of the International Trade Commission’s limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist order (“the Remedial Orders”) against Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. by Dennis Crouch Apple v. Masimo (Fed.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 18, 2024

91244891 (April 11, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. The Board found the amount spent on advertising and marketing (designated "confidential") was "particularly impressive." Welch 2024. Are the goods sufficiently related? How do you think this came out? Nemiroff Intellectual Property Establishment v.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. This blog has been cross-posted to Seyfarth’s Gadgets, Gigabytes & Goodwill site. v ITC, 22-1827 (Fed. Plot twist! Here’s where the story gets sweeter!

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. On March 4, the Federal Circuit, heard oral arguments for Celanese Int’l. v ITC, 22-1827 (Fed. Plot twist! Here’s where the story gets sweeter!

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Both laws, summarized below, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Moreover, with fewer restrictions on employee mobility post-employment, it is important companies have adequate NDAs and confidentiality agreements in place to protect proprietary information. The individualized written notices must be sent by February 14, 2024.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Both laws, summarized below, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Moreover, with fewer restrictions on employee mobility post-employment, it is important companies have adequate NDAs and confidentiality agreements in place to protect proprietary information. The individualized written notices must be sent by February 14, 2024.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 15, 2022

Cyber Security: Guideline B-13 requires the FRFI to implement a technology posture that maintains the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its technology assets. Guideline B-13 is set to come into effect on January 1, 2024, which gives FRFIs time to review the framework and ensure that they meet compliance.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 12, 2024

Later this month (January 2024), the Federal Circuit will likely decide whether to keep the stay for the duration of the appeal, or to reinstate the exclusion order. A confidential ex parte proceeding is apparently ongoing before Customs officials with Apple arguing that its modified product avoids the ITC exclusion order.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Case Summaries Therelek Machines Private Limited vs Therelek Engineers Private Limited on 28 February, 2024 (Karnataka High Court) The petitioner challenged the rejection of its interim application under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, seeking a stay in a suit for trademark infringement.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Celltrion Submits BLA for Tocilizumab Biosimilar On January 28, 2024, Celltrion USA announced that it has completed submission of its application to the FDA for CT-P47, its proposed tocilizumab biosimilar. DMB-3115 was developed jointly with Dong-A Socio Holdings and Meiji Seika Pharma., commercialization.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 9, 2024

Since its official launch at the start of February 1, 2024, much has been said and written about Italy’s ‘Piracy Shield’ IPTV blocking system. Yet, by volume, telecoms regulator AGCOM and key beneficiary Serie A, Italy’s top-tier football league, haven’t said very much at all.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

In a significant step toward a future of heightened corporate transparency, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is prepared to roll out as of January 1, 2024. It’s important to note that data security and confidentiality aren’t taken lightly. This new legislation, issued by the U.S.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The new law requires employers to notify current and former employees (who were employed after January 1, 2022, whose contracts include a noncompete clause, or who were required to enter a noncompete agreement, that does not satisfy an exception to this chapter) in writing by February 14, 2024, that the noncompete clause or agreement is void.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Case Summaries BMI Group Danmark Aps vs The Assistant Controller Of Patents on 22 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here An appeal was filed against the impugned order rejecting the suit patent for lack of an inventive step. The Court also directed the applicant to pay INR 25 thousand as costs, though later waived this direction.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The new law requires employers to notify current and former employees (who were employed after January 1, 2022, whose contracts include a noncompete clause, or who were required to enter a noncompete agreement, that does not satisfy an exception to this chapter) in writing by February 14, 2024, that the noncompete clause or agreement is void.

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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An employee had an agreement with a company that placed restrictions on the employee’s ability to solicit or accept business from the company’s customers, to disclose confidential information, and to have competitive employment during the term of employment. On January 29, 2024, the Region reached a settlement with the respondent company.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

I remain intrigued to see how the Guidelines, set for implementation in January 2024, may be changed upon receiving consultations. . I researched the case law to find areas that may be concerning for the industry and suggested how AstraZeneca could approach the consultation.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2024

Image from here On March 15, the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 were published in the Gazette of India, making crucial changes in the Indian patent regime. Furthermore, under this agreement, parties cannot publish confidential information, including information on commercial value.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 4, 2024

With the arrival of 2024, their role has however come to an end. IPKat Team Over the past several months, The IPKat Team has greatly benefitted from the work and support of InternKats Chiara Gallo and Aleksandra Czubek and GuestKat Henry Yang. The IPKat is the Best UK Intellectual Property Blog!

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Patently-O

MARCH 10, 2024

by Dennis Crouch In January 2024 a then-secret order from US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) had a major impact in the Masimo v. The exact details of the Apple redesign remain confidential, and some detail of the new CBP EOE order are redacted. That appeal is pending with Apple’s brief due in early spring 2024.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An employee had an agreement with a company that placed restrictions on the employee’s ability to solicit or accept business from the company’s customers, to disclose confidential information, and to have competitive employment during the term of employment.

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

” Confidentiality and national security considerations are also discussed in the notice. The use of AI tools may result in the inadvertent disclosure of client-sensitive or confidential information to third parties. ” We might talk through one simple example here.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 11, 2024

Concerns Over Comments in Brazil In its submission to the USTR’s 2024 Special 301 Review, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), which counts the MPA among its members, raised concerns over the situation in Brazil. The agreement was considered confidential and that ran counter to a requirement for transparency.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

If passed, the bill goes into effect July 1, 2024 with the first round of DPIAs due July 1, 2025. In an attempt to address this concern, Minnesota offers some protection by maintaining the confidentiality of information subject to attorney-client privilege. The bill is currently pending approval by both chambers.

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