Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

by Dennis Crouch In most patent cases, the parties jointly agree to a system limiting the publication of confidential case information and typically file a stipulated motion for protective order seeking the a judicial order requiring the parties to comply. ” See In re Nat’l Prescription Opiate Litig. ,

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

Mylan – Update on Aflibercept BPCIA Litigation appeared first on Big Molecule Watch. The post Regeneron v.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2022

Trade secret litigation presents a variety of procedural and practical complexities at every stage of the proceeding. The issue is further exacerbated because adverse litigants in trade secret cases are frequently industry competitors. After all, both parties likely want their sensitive documents protected from disclosure.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Modification of the SPO: Under the SPO, which is automatically entered in all inter partes proceedings, only outside counsel have access to confidential material and information that is designated as AEO. CME sought to designate either of two individuals as an in-house counsel with access to AEO. Int’l Trade Comm’n , 808 F.2d

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Patently-O

AUGUST 15, 2023

One of the goals of these amendments is to encourage parties to address issues relating to claims of privilege and work product protection early in litigation. At times, litigation between competitors centers on highly confidential corporate information that parties often seek to protect as privileged.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In the USA, civil litigation typically involves substantial discovery — with each party demanding to see the other side’s secrets. That information may be needed to resolve the infringement litigation, but you could imagine a competitor also using the information for a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

DTSA fully opened the federal courts to trade secret litigation as well as added several new features, including an ex parte seizure remedy and whistleblower immunity. David Almeling and Victoria Cundiff are two of the most experienced trade secret litigators in the nation. DTSA added to the large and growing federal caseloads.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The manufacturer patented the drug but keeps the “data, specifications, and methods for manufacturing the drug confidential.” The parties are already in litigation. The generic manufacturer is already under a litigation hold. Plus, the parties are already engaging in disputes over discovery.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

My doctoral study shall encompass a comprehensive examination of the contribution of ‘experts’ and their knowledge in IP adjudication and also study the procedure for selecting and engaging such experts, all aimed at understanding the facilitation of the effective adjudication of intellectual property (IP) litigation.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 22, 2021

Liebowitz is probably the best known example of a copyright troll, a moniker that one circuit court defined as a someone who brings “strategic infringement claims of dubious merit in the hope of arranging prompt settlements with defendants who would prefer to pay modest or nuisance settlements rather than be tied up in expensive litigation.”.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MAY 26, 2021

The “Band 1” designation – the highest ranking possible – recognizes Fish as among the world’s best law firms based on in-depth, objective research with thousands of lawyers and clients. Fish also received top band rankings for its practices in California, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Texas and Washington, D.C.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. Additionally, copyrights can also extend to website content, graphic designs, logos, videos, and other digital assets.

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Trading Secrets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. Famous example is Coca-Cola recipe, but trade secrets are not limited to products alone and can also be processes, confidential information such as business plans, and other know how.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 28, 2022

Without a comprehensive trade secret strategy, trade secret owners risk the loss of their intellectual property assets and expose themselves to the risk of trade secret misappropriation litigation. Such unauthorized use of another company’s intellectual property assets can expose a company to trade secret misappropriation litigation.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

When one hears the claims of copyright infringement, confidential information and employment claims one can readily assume that this is an employer/ex-employee dispute. US proceedings were filed by PQ against CyberMetrics in October 2017, Mr Aughton was deposed in October 2021 and the proceedings then settled on confidential terms.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Citing a confidential settlement agreement between the parties, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice , meaning that it cannot be refiled. The notice of settlement and dismissal cites a confidential settlement agreement that “fully resolves the pending action” against all defendants. Code § 1201 (a)(2).

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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. It is only by keeping up with the newest laws and court pronouncements that litigants can hope to prevail in this ever-changing landscape. Code Section 15.50(a).

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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. To my knowledge, the only litigated case that resulted in a 512(f) win was Online Policy Group v. Defendant had not obtained the Deposit Design from the Copyright Office. As a result, we’ve seen very, very few successful 512(f) enforcements.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Confidential agreements with domain registrars and registries, for example, help to efficiently take down domain names. Our enforcement actions will be designed to obtain the most significant impact by grouping actions by tactic, time, region, or language.” This has been a key driver of many recent successes. all over the globe.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These interests include business good will, trade secrets, or other confidential and proprietary information. These details help to demonstrate that the non-compete agreement is designed to protect the business interests of the hiring party. Failure to request reformation may result in a waiver.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

A helpful definition by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) identifies certain conditions for confidential information to be protectable: commercially valuable by being confidential; known only to a limited group of persons; and kept confidential by reasonable efforts. We’re talking about trade secrets.

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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. It is only by keeping up with the newest laws and court pronouncements that litigants can hope to prevail in this ever-changing landscape. Code Section 15.50(a).

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Patently-O

APRIL 13, 2023

36 would require SEP holders and implementers of FRAND-encumbered standards to request a FRAND rate determination by the Centre prior to initiating litigation over SEPs in a European court; 4 – Art. to propose a variety of measures designed to reduce the impact of these foreign proceedings on U.S.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 12, 2024

Customs around a modified design. But this second portion is largely speculative because those filings appear to all be under seal (including the proposed modified design). The back-and-forth illustrates the intricacies of litigating high-stakes patent cases across forums. 177 that the exclusion order does not apply.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 24, 2021

The webinar also covered how these latest developments impact counseling, litigation, and deals involving companies with employees based in Texas. Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. Code Section 15.50(a).

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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. See Hebert v.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. Despite this, the petitioner claimed that nine out of 26 designs are still being used by the respondents, identical to their own.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Trademarks A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services. Trade Secrets Trade secrets encompass confidential information that provides a business with a competitive advantage, such as formulas, manufacturing processes, and customer lists.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 12, 2021

Per the Complaint, Jarman, Criblez, and Kolb all signed confidentiality agreements in connection with their Watch employment. Watch is suing for false designation of origin and unfair competition under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) for the mark “Watch Communications.”

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Please let us know in the comments below. Read on to know more!

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Nelligan Law

JUNE 30, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Given the increasing cost of family law litigation – not to mention the acrimony that accompanies the court process – many Canadians are seeking alternative avenues for resolving parenting and financial issues arising from their separations. The mediator’s role is largely one of process design.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Litigation challenging the enforceability of the rule is almost sure to ensue, and the U.S. If a post-employment covenant merely seeks to eliminate competition and is not designed to protect a legitimate business interest, it will not be enforced.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Foro anticipated that, at the conclusion of the feasibility study, Vita would provide a design of the deployment wheel that provided sufficient detail for manufacturing the equipment. Vita’s conceptual design was therefore readily ascertainable by proper means, and every feature was visually observable.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Period 2 (07:31 PM-09:00 PM): “Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property Rights: The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center” by Dr. Eleftheria Papadimitriou, Lawyer, Mediator, Trainer, ODR System Designer, Greece. – Confidentiality. Types of Disputes- contractual dispute & non-contractual dispute. Disadvantages-.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Merpel gives the "German injunction gap" factor some much needed side-eye After the end of what English and Welsh litigators call the Trinity term (aka end of the term before the Court breaks for the summer holidays), Mr Justice Mellor was working overtime to deliver two decisions.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Industrial designs (“ID”) protect a product’s unique appearance such as shape, configuration, pattern and/or ornamental features. The protection can be obtained for the design of the entire finished article or just a part of it. These types of considerations are protectable through patents or trade secrets. Notably, an applicant (i.e.,

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This second consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents and tribunals. The IPO actively encourages parties to mediate, as a quicker and less costly alternative to litigation. In July, the government concluded its first transformation consultation.

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