JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Since the first edition of this outline was published in 2009 and the second and third editions were published in 2014 and 2017, Illinois case law addressing the protection of confidential and trade secret information has continued to develop, especially with the advent of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Second Circuit recently became the first appellate court to address the 2016 FOIA Improvement Act's impact on a key exemption of the Freedom of Information Act, providing FOIA requestors with a new argument to challenge exemption claims that are based on confidentiality and competitive harm, and requiring courts to assess the credibility of such (..)

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trade secret and confidential information is an important part of every company. These are Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Defend Trade Secret Act of 2016. The risk for misappropriation of such confidential information increases. Image Source: gettyimages].

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Lemley, Erik Oliver, Kent Richardson, James Yoon, & Michael Costa, Patent Purchases and Litigation Outcomes , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 15 ( Lemley.2016.PatentMarket Bernard Chao and Amy Mapes, An Early Look at Mayo’s Impact on Personalized Medicine , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 10 ( Chao.2016.PersonalizedMedicine

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Lemley, Erik Oliver, Kent Richardson, James Yoon, & Michael Costa, Patent Purchases and Litigation Outcomes , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 15 ( Lemley.2016.PatentMarket Bernard Chao and Amy Mapes, An Early Look at Mayo’s Impact on Personalized Medicine , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 10 ( Chao.2016.PersonalizedMedicine

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was enacted in 2016. 114-220, at 14 (2016). 2014) (“[C]ourts have found allegations to be adequate in instances where the information and the efforts to maintain its confidentiality are described in general terms.”) ” S. For the majority of the time, this goal is upheld.

Law 52

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Confidentiality : ADRs are the best and safest way to settle disputes while maintaining confidentiality. Being party-focused, it places a high value on secrecy and confidentiality. The Drawbacks of Using ADR ADR is not without its flaws. It has some limitations: Certain disputes can only be resolved through formal litigation.

Intellectual Property 81

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Litigation IP 81

LexBlog IP

JULY 16, 2021

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 provides additional avenues for seeking injunctive relief and damages for trade secret theft, as do individual state laws. Quantifying the damages to the business resulting from the breach of covenant can be challenging. Register for the webinar at the LawPracticeCLE website at [link].

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Business Law Intellectual Property 52

Trading Secrets

JULY 16, 2021

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 provides additional avenues for seeking injunctive relief and damages for trade secret theft, as do individual state laws. Quantifying the damages to the business resulting from the breach of covenant can be challenging. Register for the webinar at the LawPracticeCLE website at [link].

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Business Law 52

Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2023

Lemley, Erik Oliver, Kent Richardson, James Yoon, & Michael Costa, Patent Purchases and Litigation Outcomes , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 15 ( Lemley.2016.PatentMarket Bernard Chao and Amy Mapes, An Early Look at Mayo’s Impact on Personalized Medicine , 2016 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 10 ( Chao.2016.PersonalizedMedicine

Journalism 54

Journalism Trademark Patent Patent Law 54

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

She played the game virtually every day from 2016-19–over 10,000 hours worth–and spent over $9,000 on in-game transactions. This lawsuit involves the freemium videogame “ Forge of Empires.” ” The plaintiff, Penny Quinteros (a/k/a TwoCents), claims she became addicted to the game.

Contracts 113

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 28, 2021

50/2016 on public tenders , stating: 5, let. On the other side, any party that wants to access the documentation of a competitor will need to indicate in detail why information labeled as confidential, in whole or in part, is really necessary to protect its rights. Universal Public Domain Dedication.

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Contracts Confidentiality Public Domain Licensing 93

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Plaintiff also requests that this Court issue an ex parte order seizing Defendants’ computers, computer hard drives, cellular phones, and other memory devices that could contain its confidential information. As Plaintiff correctly argues, the DTSA authorizes this course of action in “exceptional circumstances.”

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Copyright Social Media Copyright Infringement Publishing 93

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This time from one of the Kat's Swedish friends, Hans Eriksson ( Westerburg & Partners ) on the EUIPO's report on Trade Secrets Trends in the EU published at the end of June based on a data set of 700 trade secrets related decisions.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 13, 2021

moved next door to Sandra and Jeffrey Mezger in July 2016. This law prohibits a person from “eavesdropping” or recording “a confidential communication” without “the consent of all parties.” Griffin and her boyfriend in the case: Mezger v. Bick, et al. decided July 1, 2021). Griffin and her boyfriend, Randy Ralph Bick, Jr.,

Privacy 98

Privacy Confidentiality Law Publishing 98

SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2024

This 2016 study maintained that ‘hot-tubbing’ was a ‘rare occurrence’. Other types of concurrent evidence that have been explored in the study are sequential ‘back to back’ evidence, hybrid versions of hot-tubbing and confidentiality clubs.

Patent Infringement 59

Patent Infringement Litigation IP Intellectual Property 59

Trading Secrets

JULY 12, 2021

The executive order “encourage[s]” the Attorney General and FTC to consider revising the Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals issued in October 2016. The executive order also contains an indication that no-poaching agreements will continue to get additional federal scrutiny.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Government Blogging Law 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Foothills previously owned a patent that expired in 2016 and for which damages could no longer be obtained after June of this year. But competitors are reluctant to collaborate because of concerns over the confidentiality of information or, quite frankly, the prospect of helping a competitor.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 11, 2021

1:14-CV-847-SS, 2016 WL 7616575, at *1 (W.D. May 24, 2016); see also Hebert v. 2016 WL 7616575, at *2 (citing Pintos v. 8, 2019) (finding that avoiding disclosure of a trade secret constitutes “good cause to maintain the confidentiality of the information, outweighing the public’s presumptive right of access”); CDA of Am.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Government Intellectual Property Privacy 52

JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

For example, European Medicines Agency reported that hackers accessed some confidential data on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. However, the bar of showing the existence of trade secrets is quite high and may rise even higher against strangers who are not bound by a confidential relationship and who acquire the stolen information from computers.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Confidential information, which may be sold or licensed, is a Trade Secret and forms a part of Intellectual Property Rights. This is generally ensured by signing confidentiality agreements such as (NDAs) by employees and partners. Teams can create stricter penalization for violation of confidentiality agreements.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Technology Confidentiality Journalism 59

LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2021

The executive order “encourage[s]” the Attorney General and FTC to consider revising the Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals issued in October 2016. The executive order also contains an indication that no-poaching agreements will continue to get additional federal scrutiny.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Government Blogging Law 52

Chicago IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

121 have been litigated as of 2016. I observed this glitch in 2,618 patents, 21 of which have been litigated as of 2016. For example, it may be the case that such defenses were raised in confidential communications between the parties or that plaintiffs do not assert patents with excessive PTA.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

121 have been litigated as of 2016. I observed this glitch in 2,618 patents, 21 of which have been litigated as of 2016. For example, it may be the case that such defenses were raised in confidential communications between the parties or that plaintiffs do not assert patents with excessive PTA.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent Registration Confidentiality 52

SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

It noted that “ despite relevant University Ordinances stipulating access …, the prerogative lies with the University to withhold one such thesis in absolute confidentiality on the grounds of commercial viability and market competition. ”. Degrees), Regulations, 2016 and the UGC Act, 1956 which have mandatory application on the Universities.

Patent Application 131

Patent Application Invention Confidentiality Copyright Law 131

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 12, 2021

Per the Complaint, Jarman, Criblez, and Kolb all signed confidentiality agreements in connection with their Watch employment. Second, Watch is seeking damages for breach of the confidentiality agreements allegedly signed by Jarman, Criblez, and Kolb. and the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, 18 U.S.C. Code § 24-2-3-1 et seq.

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Cease and Desist Confidentiality Business Designs 52

TorrentFreak

JUNE 29, 2023

In 2016, a group of movie companies known for their pursuit of alleged BitTorrent pirates attempted something rare in Canada. By contrast, individual applications, including those commenced against multiple respondents, will require identification of each respondent by name unless the Court grants a confidentiality order.

Settlement 128

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

In 2016, Congress enacted the Defend Trade Secret Act (DTSA). The manufacturer patented the drug but keeps the “data, specifications, and methods for manufacturing the drug confidential.” ” A generic manufacturer sought FDA approval, and the Yondelis manufacturer sued them for patent infringement.

Litigation 79

Litigation Blogging Confidentiality Patent 79

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The MPA obtained an injunction to block the site in October 2016 after 123movies.to According to a confidential witness statement provided by an MPA lawyer, when 123movie domains were blocked following the December order, “traffic diminished, as one would expect.” became the most-used pirate site in the UK.

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Trading Secrets

MAY 25, 2022

Employers reasonably expect that their employees will maintain the confidentiality of the company’s information (including information entrusted to the company by third parties) and that they will avoid either inadvertently or intentionally disclosing or using that information for any purpose outside the parameters of their employer’s business.

Litigation 75

Litigation Government Intellectual Property Confidentiality 75

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

CONFIDENTIALITY, TRADE SECRETS AND SECURITY CONCERNS IN THE CLOUD Ensuring data security poses a major challenge for businesses, especially when operational data is stored in the cloud, raising concerns about safety and protection from manipulation. link] (Accessed: 29 October 2023). [6] 6] Digital Personal Data Protection Act, No.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Government Technology 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 26, 2022

There was an attempt to address patent agent privilege in the 2016 amendments to the Canadian Patent Act. The Decision confirmed that the communication must be: Between the patent agent and their client; Intended to be confidential; and. and MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA Corporation v. SANDOZ CANADA Inc. 2021 FC 1265). Section 16.1

Patent 52

Patent Invention Intellectual Property Litigation 52

LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

moved next door to Sandra and Jeffrey Mezger in July 2016. This law prohibits a person from “eavesdropping” or recording “a confidential communication” without “the consent of all parties.” Griffin and her boyfriend in the case: Mezger v. Bick, et al. decided July 1, 2021). On the upside, Ms.

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality Law Publishing 52

SpicyIP

APRIL 23, 2024

Was it a conscious call, owing to the excessive confidentiality concerns? Of this amount, 50 crores already deposited by Lava against a 2016 interim injunction was directed to be adjusted. There are two issues with the decision in this regard i.e. first, it does not specify the exact standards in the case.

Licensing 59

Licensing Technology Patent Confidentiality 59

TorrentFreak

JUNE 29, 2022

” In the years that followed Dotcom periodically criticized Mega, including in 2016 when he repeated his claims of Chinese influence while warning users to backup their files. “My co-defendants who claimed to be innocent for 10+ years were offered a sweet exit deal for a false confession,” he said last week.

Reporting 92

Reporting Copyright Infringement Copyright Government 92

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A police raid in 2016 led to three of its operators being convicted two years later for criminal copyright infringement, among other offenses. As a registered company it was generating annual sales of around $7 million by 2013 and paid taxes to the state. However, the content ATN supplied to its customers had illegal origins.

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Copyright Infringement Litigation Copyright Confidentiality 112

Trading Secrets

MARCH 22, 2022

While the contract was originally to run through 2016, the parties extended the agreement through August 1, 2022. Rather, the best avenues moving forward remain a well-crafted agreement that is narrow in scope, seeking to protect either confidential/trade secret information or customer goodwill, based on long-standing employer customers. [1]

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