The IP Law Blog

JULY 13, 2021

The Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in California was recently faced with these issues in a case involving claims that one neighbor’s use of surveillance cameras violated the other neighbor’s right to privacy. The Court began with the common law invasion of privacy claim. In the end, the Court sided with Ms.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 18, 2023

And within this binary of – to be known/remembered and to be forgotten, a lot can come, including what public documents can be published and what cannot be. For instance, in a matrimonial matter, where the law mandates confidentiality of the parties involved, RTBF can weigh heavier than other opposing rights.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

The DPIAs must: “document any risk of material detriment to children that arises from the data management practices of the business identified in the data protection impact assessment.” Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2022

For many trade-secret litigants and their counsel, the solution lies in simply drafting and agreeing to a protective order governing the treatment of any ‘confidential’ material. After all, both parties likely want their sensitive documents protected from disclosure. Not necessarily, at least not in the Fifth Circuit.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

software, keys, company credit cards, calling cards, parking transponder, information technology equipment, client lists, files and other confidential and proprietary documents, in any media or format, including electronic files. text: ‘Privacy’, }. }. }); }); __ATA.initDynamicSlot({. reportAd: {.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 11, 2023

The bill, which reports suggest will even include age verification requirements that raise significant privacy and expression concerns, is expected to emerge as the most controversial of the government’s three-part Internet regulation plan that also includes Bill C-11 and Bill C-18. percent of responses are mixed/neutral or otherwise unclear.

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The report will stay confidential, but I've been allowed to share the following text: pic.twitter.com/ZEsdGJ70UM — Kevin M. They have obligations to both student and employee privacy that has to be maintained. But, in this case, the person whose privacy is at risk seems to be willing to share all that they can.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 2, 2023

Those who needed to know then had to sign a separate confidentiality agreement. UAC also claimed that Alcoa's efforts to maintain information as confidential were flawed, arguing that it had stamped 20-year old documents as proprietary weeks before suing.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

The Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in California was recently faced with these issues in a case involving claims that one neighbor’s use of surveillance cameras violated the other neighbor’s right to privacy. The Court began with the common law invasion of privacy claim. After discovery, Ms.

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality Law Publishing 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2023

Regulation of Electronic Documents: The law emphasizes the legal validity and enforceability of electronic documents. It does not compel individuals to use electronic documents without consent, and certain information may be exempt from the obligation to save documents. These contracts are legally valid and enforceable.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The question of intruding into privacy arises when someone eavesdrops on the conversation of participants of the call. 1] Of course, tapping a person’s phone constitutes a serious invasion of their privacy and violates Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution. [2] Privacy depends on individual decisions dictating a way of life.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The files included ABL’s detailed business plans and documents disclosing ABL’s scientific testing results, experimental designs, patent applications, formulations, manufacturing processes, and marketing strategies.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2022

Among other statutory requirements, the DTSA requires that the purported trade secret owner establish that it “t[ook] reasonable measures to keep such information secret.” ” 18 U.S.C. § § 1839(3)(b). ” No. 21-952, at 5. ” Id. at 6 (emphasis in original). ” Id. at 6 (emphasis in original).

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The IPKat

JULY 25, 2021

Does the confidential and without privilege nature of a document made in one jurisdiction of a multi-jurisdictional dispute retain that character in parallel proceedings elsewhere? A collective of Katfriends from Stibbe reported on recent patent case law in Belgium, with notable cases in 2020 mostly being of the pharmaceutical variety.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2022

In exchange for payment, Zou provided Pegasystems with copies of Appian’s confidential software and documentation in violation of confidentiality restrictions that barred him from sharing Appian’s trade secrets. Pegasystems hired Youyong Zou, an employee of a government contractor and former developer for Appian.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

There is an imperative need to protect them in any case which may include securing the information by labeling it as confidential, ensuring internet security, organizing employee training programs, administering a careful approach towards the selection of respective employees, and planning out legitimate strategies and procedures and many more.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

.” But the District Court did order fairly sweeping relief against one particularly nefarious defendant, one of plaintiff’s former sales representatives.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In determining whether to keep certain records sealed, Courts must evaluate whether good cause exists to prevent access, balancing “the asserted right of access against the other party’s interest in keeping the information confidential.”

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 11, 2021

Trade secrets identified in pleadings and other documents filed with the court may be protected by sealing these filings. Many district courts have local rules setting forth procedures for filing documents under seal. Trade Secret Protection through Sealing Court Records. See, e.g. , C.D. CV-5(a)(7); W.D. Software, LLC v. United Indus.,

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

For example, there may be performance concerns that require documentation or discipline, or an employee might suffer mental health issues related to a breakup that could trigger an employer’s obligation to accommodate. That said, concerns can arise where there is a power imbalance between the members of a couple.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

REXA argued that Chester and MEA’s actuator incorporated and disclosed confidential designs contained within the prototype Koso developed in 2002. Indeed, eleven years had passed since Chester worked on the actuator prototype, and it was undisputed that he never saw or took any documents with him when he left Koso. REXA appealed.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Similar to a Terms of Use Agreement , AUPs are legal documents that help protect organizations from users taking potential legal actions against them. Included in a standard AUP are clauses specifying the purpose and scope of the policy, the user’s rights and responsibilities, acceptable uses, prohibited uses, and privacy standards.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2021

Invariably, businesses identify this type of information as proprietary and trade secret in their employee confidentiality agreements and handbooks and subject them to duties of confidentiality. ” Whiteslate, LLP , 2021 WL 2826088, at *6. .” ” Whiteslate, LLP , 2021 WL 2826088, at *6. ” Id.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

Encourage a culture of confidentiality and compliance. Document the program and implementation. Emphasize the business advantages of new measures when launching the program and focus initially on training to raise awareness of the company’s workforce.

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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. Protection of Breach Reporting from Freedom of Information Requests.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After discovering that some of those newly hired engineers had downloaded Wisk confidential documents before their departure to Archer, Wisk brought claims in the District Court for the Northern District of California under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), 18 U.S.C. § § 1836 et seq. ,

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

(“Mallet”), two veteran employees left Mallet to join its newest competitor, Bundy Baking Solutions (“Bundy”), and took with them hundreds of Mallet documents containing product formulas, technical data, and customer information.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Professor Rebecca Wexler is a rising star in scholarship at the intersection of data, technology, and secrecy in the criminal legal system, with a particular focus on evidence law, trade secret law, and data privacy. Criminal Trade Secret Case Management.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

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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.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

In addition to regularly reviewing IP assets, a company should regularly make sure that its privacy and data use policies comport with the manner in which it collects and uses customer and employee data. If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

in relation to datasets, processes and decisions made during system development), and should document measures and keep technical documentation up-to-date. This should include publishing transparency reports, instructions for use and relevant technical documentation. AI developers should ensure traceability (e.g.,

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