The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the consequentials hearing judgment [2023] EWHC 138 , the Judge dealt with (1) royalty payments; (2) costs; (3) confidentiality; and (4) permission to appeal. Of the most interesting to this Kat was the treatment of costs (well, some of them), confidentiality and permission to appeal. The result being that money was due.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Shi then left Elation to start a business marketing “similar, if not identical software” using replicated source code. A settlement agreement was reached where Elation could inspect the software developed by Shi and prevent the use of any trade secrets or confidential information. ’” (Quoting Sweet v.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

This term, I had the amazing opportunity to work at AstraZeneca Canada through Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program placement. I was seated with a digital marketing employee, employees in the clinical research and development team, and an employee in the respiratory team.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. In legal terms, it is a contract signed amongst at least two parties looking forward to detailing confidential knowledge, clauses, statements, or any information they wish to restrict from access by third parties.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Boston Beer is a brewer and marketer of beers, malt beverages, and hard ciders, known for its Samuel Adams and Angry Orchard products. Downeast is a rival maker and marketer of similar products, namely its eponymous cider. Shortly thereafter, he became a Senior Vice President of Marketing at Downeast.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Plaintiff, Tori Belle Cosmetics LLC (“Belle Cosmetics”), sells its cosmetics and false eyelashes through a network of salespeople, allowing each salesperson to earn a portion of any revenue generated by any salespeople they recruit to join their sales network, i.e., a multi-level marketing business. The court disagreed.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2022

alleging a pizza franchisee failed to maintain the confidentiality of Texas pizza chain CiCi Enterprises LP’s trade secrets after two affiliates inked a development deal with competitor, Papa John’s. 4] In addition to its federal and state trade secrets claims, CiCi Enterprises alleged a breach of contract. .”

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Trading Secrets

MAY 9, 2022

In the third installment of our 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys Justin Beyer and Ian Long discussed employee mobility and its impact on trade secrets and non-compete agreements, and shared practical steps that companies can take to protect intellectual capital in today’s market.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 28, 2022

Despite the value trade secrets create for companies that hold them, they are often-overlooked intellectual property assets. But, unlike patents, trade secrets require their owners to take affirmative steps to maintain the intellectual property protection they provide. What Are Trade Secrets?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the employee cannot divulge your company’s confidential information) are not “non-competes” but they are often, so broadly drafted , that they have the effect of being a non-compete, although called something different. Be Open to Change:/What is Confidential The job market is evolving, and employment practices are too.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Life Spine contracted with Defendant Aegis Spine to distribute the device only to medical facilities nationwide and to keep Life Spine’s confidential information secret and use the confidential information only in furtherance of the business relationship. Plaintiff Life Spine, Inc.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As employees of MaddenCo, both Reed and Darby executed a Confidentiality Agreement wherein they agreed to not disclose any confidential information or material of MaddenCo or its subsidiaries. Reed was employed as a Software Development Manager while Darby was employed as a Software Developer.

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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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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

However, commonly overlooked is the fact that the underlying image or media fragment in a meme is someone’s intellectual property, and thus subject to potential legal implications if used improperly. What has been the market-effect on the underlying work? The first factor is of chief concern ordinarily. Warner Bros.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

Every year the IP industry, led by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) celebrates the day by raising awareness of the vital role IP rights in innovation and creativity. The value and safety of your intellectual property has become more important than ever before. World IP day is on April 26.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2022

The exclusive rights that the Intellectual Property Rights provides to an inventor and a creator in consideration for the efforts being taken by them so that they could reap commercial benefits out of their work, substantiates the importance of IP. Labelling key documents as ‘confidential’, ‘secret’ could be beneficial.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Firstly, it is imperative to understand that an IP license is a contract or an agreement between the licensor and the licensee. appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After thriving in what was once a localized traditional market, Japanese comics known as ‘manga’ took the world by storm. Publishers and authors could only watch as their work fueled a huge but unlicensed black market. These red lines may never be overcome but more immediate issues already have universal support.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Non-compete clauses serve to protect a business’s trade secrets and other confidential information, which makes the adoption of such a rule a major concern for all US businesses. Thus, this proposed rule would likely affect the marketability of businesses.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States. The business must establish itself as a brand which must be in a sense which can provide the distinctive nature of the business in the market.

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Nelligan Law

JUNE 23, 2023

Nonetheless, it is possible that one of the employers to a wage-fixing or no-poaching/no-hiring agreement places restrictions in its written employment contracts. The economy and labour markets lose when companies are prevented from developing new products. Such provisions would likely be deemed null and void.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 14, 2023

Non-compete clauses serve to protect a business’s trade secrets and confidential information, which makes such a ban a concern for many businesses. Franchisees, however, want to be included in the rule in order to have a more “fair” contract.

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Nelligan Law

JUNE 23, 2023

Nonetheless, it is possible that one of the employers to a wage-fixing or no-poaching/no-hiring agreement places restrictions in its written employment contracts. The economy and labour markets lose when companies are prevented from developing new products. Such provisions would likely be deemed null and void.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There was a good piece in MediaPost’s Marketing Insider, available here , on business considerations for working with B2B influencers. Even if contracting with professionals who speak to a business audience, you may still want an out if they do something off brand. Tip #8: Morals on the job are important too.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The protection of the trade secrets (the specific and confidential information about the production of the company and give the business a competitive advantage in the industry) can be legalized under major sub pars including: Patents – the protection comes with time strain. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The overarching goals are to stimulate a competitive data market, by allowing greater access to data and removing barriers to changing data service providers. “Customers” here includes both individual consumers and corporate entities who have entered into a contract for data processing services.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

27, 2023), involving a dispute between two businesses located in the same art gallery, serves as a reminder to New York art market participants to take care to avoid attorney conflicts of interest. 11] The decision provides a lesson for art market participants. 11] The decision provides a lesson for art market participants.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While your business may be based outside of California, if you have clients in California or marketing targeting California residents or companies, you may be responsible for adhering to California data privacy regulations. Ensure data privacy measures are included in contracts. Marketing Administrator. Lauren Hawksworth.

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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. Academic panels evaluated the effects of non-compete clauses on labor market participants and their efficiency rationales. View the Recording.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

The panel then moved onto an analysis of Netflix’s unenforceability arguments based on public policy, Business and Professions Code section 16600, and other statutes concerning personal services contracts, including Labor Code section 2855. ” See Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. .” ” See Ixchel Pharma, LLC v.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

The defendant former employee was provided access to plaintiff’s confidential information during employment, including strategies on how to secure winning bids and information about plaintiff’s existing and potential clients. In the past, plaintiff had won about 75 percent of the bids it submitted for a specific client. 4th 531 (7th Cir.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

In April 2014 Foro contacted Vita through the generic contact form on Vita’s website to discuss building a deployment wheel for Foro’s laser, which it marketed as a multiconductor cutting tool. (“Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

In April 2014 Foro contacted Vita through the generic contact form on Vita’s website to discuss building a deployment wheel for Foro’s laser, which it marketed as a multiconductor cutting tool. (“Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Lenz case got a lot of press, but it ended with a confidential settlement. This prevented Signal 23 from marketing for ABOUT HIM in addition to seven or eight other shows it had available for purchase on Vimeo. Day to Day Imports appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Signal 23 Television v.

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