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Protective Orders and Joint Defense Agreements

Patently-O

Design Patent D771,400, covering an ornamental design for a stadium seat. The district court found a large number of similar prior art designs and thus narrowly construed the potential infringement window. The Wisconsin case was subject to a confidentiality agreement/order. Wisconsin for infringing its U.S.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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How to Patent a Medical Device

Patent Trademark Blog

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Design or utility patent?

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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Whoa! Cannabis Company Lawsuit Lights Up the Benefits of Creative IP Protection

LexBlog IP

” Some of THC’s intellectual property include designs of the terms WHOA!, THC alleges that it engaged in discussions to license its Copyrights and WHAM! Trademarks are a form of intellectual property that include words or designs, which indicate the source of goods or services. THC uses its Copyrights and WHAM!

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

It can comprise of when a trademark was applied for first, registered or used in trade, when was a design/patent first licensed or assigned and so on. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.