Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Any company that seeks to use non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, client relationships, goodwill, or work forces needs to stay informed of the varied and ever-evolving standards in each state.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When going through these financing rounds, whether the very first Series Seed round to the last financing round before an exit, the same agreements are entered into and amended to memorialize the rights, privileges, and preferences of the various series of preferred stock offered.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Any company that seeks to use non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, client relationships, goodwill, or work forces needs to stay informed of the varied and ever-evolving standards in each state.

Confidentiality 52

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Anatomy of an M&A Transaction: How to Issue Spot for Non-Compete, Trade Secrets/Confidential Information, and Intellectual Capital Concerns. A restrictive covenant is a legal term for a clause in an employment contract (or a standalone agreement) that prevents an employee from doing something.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Any company that seeks to use non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, client relationships, goodwill, or work forces needs to stay informed of the varied and ever-evolving standards in each state.

Confidentiality 59

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Any company that seeks to use non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, client relationships, goodwill, or work forces needs to stay informed of the varied and ever-evolving standards in each state.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Law Intellectual Property 52

Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Copyright Act and The Industrial Design Act both touch on the topic of employment and IP. Sub section 13(3) the Copyright Act sets out the requirements of a written agreement that allow the creator to maintain ownership if said creation is in the course of employment, except in specific instances. However, in Parekh et al v.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. Further, such sale may also conflict with the existing licensing agreements with regard to the concerned intellectual property, should there be any. Furthermore, trademarks and domain names are registered on a first to file basis.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Anatomy of an M&A Transaction: How to Issue Spot for Non-Compete, Trade Secrets/Confidential Information, and Intellectual Capital Concerns. A restrictive covenant is a legal term for a clause in an employment contract (or a standalone agreement) that prevents an employee from doing something.

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Confidentiality Law Contracts Business 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Earlier this week, the Federal Circuit was given another opportunity to explore this topic, and the potential policy consequences of such private agreements. But, allowing private agreement to altogether foreclose the PTAB as a venue may not be in the public interest. In Nippon Shinyaku Co. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.,

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here, Amyndas (the one left out) had shared confidential information with both Zealand and Alexion (subject to contractual limitations). Later, those two companies formed an official partnership to develop a C3-binding protein (the same topic for which Amyndas had shared data). 1391(b)-(d).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Before explaining the topic, Mr. V. – Before TRIPS Agreement, there was a widespread imitation of geographical indications. – Unless a geographical indication is protected in the country of its origin, there is no obligation under the TRIPS Agreement for other countries to extend reciprocal protection.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

One of the most contentious topics in arbitration is the arbitrability of IP disputes. Following that, these four parties signed a security deposit agreement that had an arbitration clause. In this instance, a licence agreement between the two parties granted Entertainment Network permission to broadcast IPRS’s work.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Boost alleged that Woo engaged in a scheme to gain access to Boost’s confidential information and thereby replicate its beauty product. Plaintiff’s and defendant’s principals were roommates, which allegedly gave defendants the opportunity to copy despite an oral confidentiality agreement, on which the court denied summary judgment.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. The court found that touring the plaintiff’s production facilities and gathering information under a non-disclosure agreement sufficiently alleged access to the trade secrets. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2022

The plaintiff – Healthcare Resources Management Group, LLC (“HRMG”) – is a producer of pharmaceutical-grade hemp products that sells a topical cannabidiol (“CBD”) cream under its Pharmalieve brand and on a “white label” basis using alleged trade secrets. at *4-6, 15. ” Id.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. The proposed rule impacts not just typical employee non-compete agreements but also non-compete agreements that are made in connection with the sale of business entities.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

This is the second installment of a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. This second part explores the potential of property rights to increase bias in content moderation by looking at the topic from the perspective of Article 17 CDSM Directive.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. The proposed rule impacts not just typical employee non-compete agreements but also non-compete agreements that are made in connection with the sale of business entities.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Business Intellectual Property Litigation 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In the world of IP, blockchain technologies offer real-time possibilities for IP protection, evidence and registration at either the registry stage or in the court when it comes to questions of data security and privacy concerns – a hot topic of recent times. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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The IPKat

JULY 5, 2021

But then, of course, in a statement published on 1 June, the two companies said they have signed an agreement under which Nokia will license mobile telecoms technology to Daimler. meaning no answers from the CJEU.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The UK launch of the Freestyle Libre 3 is said to be confidential, but the G7 is intended to be launched this autumn 2021. This followed the end of the parties peace agreement provided for by a settlement agreement following the last bout of litigation. Purr-haps a good topic for a dissertation.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including copyright and education, transparency and clinical trial data, Google ad-word cases, and more! It further clarified that there was no inordinate delay in instituting the present suit as after termination of the agreement, the plaintiff tried to amicably resolve the dispute.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These reforms will not cut across arrangements on confidentiality clauses, nor will they affect restrictions on (former) public sector employees under the business appointment rules.”

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Government Confidentiality Business Law 59

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These reforms will not cut across arrangements on confidentiality clauses, nor will they affect restrictions on (former) public sector employees under the business appointment rules.”

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SpicyIP

JULY 9, 2021

Managing confidentiality and employee relationships can be unthrifty. After the Delhi court’s rejection of the layered approach to innovation protection, the Indian IP domain still has plenty of room for debate on the topic of information protection under both patents and trade secrets.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co. the licensee.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The dispute arose over a 2004 agreement between Versata and Ford for software that Versata developed to manage how components in Ford vehicles would be configured during assembly. Maxwell Goss also has an earlier post this year on the same topic that was published by The Michigan Law Journal. million verdict against Ford Motor Co.

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SpicyIP

JULY 11, 2021

Topical Highlight. IPAB Issue Finally Comes to a Conclusion: Delhi HC Creates Specialist IP Division. Varsha reported the significant development that the Delhi High Court issued a press release stating its plan to create an Intellectual Property Division (IPD) in the Delhi High Court.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

This is why ChatGPT seems so knowledgeable about a vast array of topics and subject areas. answering a different intended question or providing information about a different topic). Without a confidentiality agreement in place, such disclosure would likely be considered to be public. Again caveat emptor. ” Id.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Protecting Confidential Information and Client Relationships in the Financial Services Industry. This has spilled over into civil class action lawsuits brought by employees alleging that the conspiracy impacted their wages and careers or that they have been otherwise harmed by these so-called no-poach agreements.

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Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. Himalaya Wellness Company & Ors. for unauthorized depiction and distortion of TM of its products.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 15, 2022

And while we’re on the topic of an opinion covering multiple interesting trade secret issues, the U.S. Restrictive Covenant Cases from around the United States: Should your agreement include a liquidated damages provision? International Business Machines Corporation , in which U.S. In MWK Recruiting, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This decision addresses many hot topics in licensing SEPs and attempts to harmonize existing decisions in reaching its rulings here.The Court here, for example, discussed the following topics: There is some dispute about whether a FRAND commitment imposes obligations on someone wanting to license an SEP.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Protecting Confidential Information and Client Relationships in the Financial Services Industry. This has spilled over into civil class action lawsuits brought by employees alleging that the conspiracy impacted their wages and careers or that they have been otherwise harmed by these so-called no-poach agreements.

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