Confidentiality, Designs, Litigation and Privacy

Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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Copying Designs Design Blogging

Precedential No. 25: TTAB Rejects Proposed Modification of Standard Protective Order, Refuses to Apply EU Privacy Regulation

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

Privacy

Privacy Confidentiality Litigation Designs

Signed, Sealed, Delivered? Fifth Circuit Finds Sealing of Sensitive Information Requires Far More Than a Protective Order

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.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Litigation Privacy Contracts

Adequacy for the US (kind of) – But What Are the Side Effects?

Trading Secrets

JULY 31, 2023

On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). Since the structure of the program wasn’t the primary reason for Privacy Shield’s revocation, from a business perspective, the current DPF looks a lot like the old Privacy Shield.

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Privacy Business Law Intellectual Property

Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide

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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Litigation Intellectual Property Business Government

Healthcare Agreements – Key Issues Impacting the Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses for Texas Physicians

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.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Business Litigation Designs

Connecticut Enacts Legislation to Incentivize Adoption of Cybersecurity Safeguards and Expand Breach Reporting Obligations

LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

On June 16, and then on July 6, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a pair of bills that together address privacy and cybersecurity in the state.

Reporting

Reporting Privacy Business Licensing

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 2 – 8)

SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the interim order, it was found that there is a prima facie case to uphold the petitioner’s RTBF, based on (1) the protection of his right to privacy and reputation both online and offline, and (2) providing an acquitted person the right to have their name redacted and stop being identified as an accused person. News from India.

Privacy

Privacy Journalism Inventor Music

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. . If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist

WIPIP 2022, Session 3 (ROP/TM, (c) fair use)

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Results: fear of potential litigation motivates permission seeking even when free speech rules would likely allow the use, e.g. in movies. Celebrities may collaborate on designing the product. A: contracts were confidential but may be able to talk about standard terms. When, how and why would you seek permission to use persona.

Fair Use

Fair Use Contracts Litigation Copying

Think Keyword Metatags Are Dead? They Are (Except in Court)–Reflex v. Luxy

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There’s also a copyright claim for Luxy copying the plaintiff’s TOS/privacy policy. The litigants use the Internet, but who doesn’t, so normally the court would say this factor is irrelevant. OxBlue. * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit? Marketing channels.

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Advertising Advertising Trademark Settlement

ChatGPT and Intellectual Property (IP) related Topics

LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. The “Chat” in ChatGPT refers to this question-and-answer design, where ChatGPT behaves like a ChatBot. ” OpenAI, ChatGPT General FAQ. ” Id.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property IP Inventor Copyright

2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Protecting Confidential Information and Client Relationships in the Financial Services Industry. Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. Anatomy of a Restrictive Covenant.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts

2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Protecting Confidential Information and Client Relationships in the Financial Services Industry. Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. Anatomy of a Restrictive Covenant.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts

2023 Quick Links: Leftovers

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Moreover, there is nothing to suggest that the CFRA was designed to be used as a defense to a private breach of contract action. Rivals * MIT Technology Review : This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI (regarding “Nightshade”) Privacy * FTC v. Gallagher Data Breach Litigation , 631 F.Supp.3d

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The Non-Compete Ban: Impact on Patenting and Challenging Implementation

Patently-O

APRIL 27, 2024

In other words, the key mechanism for increasing patent value and reliance is that without non-compete agreements, companies may have fewer effective tools to prevent employees from leaving and sharing trade secrets, confidential information, and knowledge with competitors. Campbell Barker who was assigned the case.

Patent

Patent Confidentiality Business Marketing

Quick Links from the Past Year, Part 8 (Editorial Transparency)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 31, 2022

To the extent the law pretextually claims to be just about disclosure, but is in fact intentionally designed to suppress constitutionally protected speech, then it should be an easy call to declare the law unconstitutional. ” In other words, all UGC services. ” * Missouri v.

Social Media

Social Media Reporting Government Law

Intellectual Property Pulse

Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

Precedential No. 25: TTAB Rejects Proposed Modification of Standard Protective Order, Refuses to Apply EU Privacy Regulation

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered? Fifth Circuit Finds Sealing of Sensitive Information Requires Far More Than a Protective Order

Adequacy for the US (kind of) – But What Are the Side Effects?

Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide

Healthcare Agreements – Key Issues Impacting the Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses for Texas Physicians

Connecticut Enacts Legislation to Incentivize Adoption of Cybersecurity Safeguards and Expand Breach Reporting Obligations

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 2 – 8)

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

WIPIP 2022, Session 3 (ROP/TM, (c) fair use)

Think Keyword Metatags Are Dead? They Are (Except in Court)–Reflex v. Luxy

ChatGPT and Intellectual Property (IP) related Topics

2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

2023 Quick Links: Leftovers

The Non-Compete Ban: Impact on Patenting and Challenging Implementation

Quick Links from the Past Year, Part 8 (Editorial Transparency)

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