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. A judge in the Northern District of Texas recently declined to dismiss a lawsuit, CiCi Enterprises LP et al. Mucho Pizza, LLC et al.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 26, 2022

s recent Washington federal court action alleging that Stanford University copied a treatment based on research involving the tribes' confidential information, the parties' pleadings shed light on best practices for addressing ownership of sponsored research results in clear and precise terms, says attorney Catlan McCurdy.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In later articles, the use of AI in software development, intellectual property issues, and confidentiality concerns, among other issues, will be explored. This is because certain AI tools may use the internet, social media, or certain public databases to collect information. What is AI? This exposure can be detrimental to a business.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“[T]he Federal Government will ensure that the collection, use, and retention of data is lawful, is secure, and mitigates privacy and confidentiality risks.” .” Safeguarding privacy including through evaluating commercial data use and advancing privacy-enhancing technologies. ” Improving government use of AI.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

” Defendants first argued that the network of salespeople and customer lists on Facebook were owned by them, as they have ownership interests in their Facebook profiles, and that because each defendant’s Facebook friends could see the rest of their friend network, these lists were not confidential. .” Stay tuned.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Documents must be properly water-marked and classified; generally, procedures must be implemented in order to determine the flow of information and ensure its possession at all times. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The slide deck had disclaimer language that the information on the slides was not complete, and that the slides contained forward-looking statements. Challenged claim: DealMaker’s customers do not retain ownership over their own data.

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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. “Substantial owner” is defined as an owner, member, or partner holding at least a 25% ownership interest in a business entity.

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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. At places, the protection of this information is enforced through contractual obligations among the employers and employees.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As tattoo artists draw inspiration from a plethora of sources, ranging from classical art to pop culture icons, questions of ownership, originality, and copyright infringement have commandeered the spotlight in the tattooing arena. At the crux of both cases lies the conundrum of copyright ownership and infringement.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, it’s important to note that when the validity or ownership of IP is uncertain or poorly defined, licensing can lead to significant business and financial challenges. These agreements play a crucial role in protecting the licensor’s IP by ensuring that the party receiving the information handles it appropriately.

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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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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. Keeping Records – Records form a valuable source when drafting patent applications and keeping records of one’s inventions help in proving the date and ownership of the said invention if and when needed.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

The Patent Act contains no express provisions pertaining to the ownership of inventions produced by an employee during the course of their employment. The employee created or developed the invention with the employer’s confidential information. Private Sector Employees. Public Sector Employees.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

In Rajeev Kumar vs Jamia Millia Islamia (12th April 2021), an extremely interesting tussle was seen with the copyright over a thesis being pitted against a person’s right to obtain information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Has the public authority ‘opted out’ of its duty on the mere informal words of an individual?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 17, 2023

There are also cases where piracy domains redirect to ACE for no apparent reason, the MPA previously informed us. Domain Shows No Sign of MPA/ACE Ownership Domains under full MPA/ACE control usually have a particular signature. The MPA informs TF that they’re investigating the domain, so we hope to get a comment in due course.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, when a technological development is submitted to a proceeding to obtain a patent, the information included in the administrative file becomes public, which may reduce the value of the innovation, if the patent is not obtained.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

The first standing order requires non-governmental companies and corporations to disclose the name of every person all the way up the chain of ownership who has “a direct or indirect interest in the party.” . The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to the Texas Business Organizations Code, this information is accessible to the public through the Texas Secretary of State’s office. Further, The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts collects this information as part of its role in administering tax laws under the Texas Tax Code. Tax Code §171.001.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 13, 2022

The person or entity that owns the NFT records the ownership in the blockchain, which allows NFTs to be sold and traded. The complaint alleges that the executives stole confidential, trade secret information before resigning employment with Banq, Inc. Clear as mud, right? On May 16, 2022, NFT wallet company Banq, Inc.,

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, a copyright will help keep your ownership over artistic creations (like songs or videos). Your employer could attempt to gain the intellectual property rights for your creation, drastically shifting ownership (and revenue) of your work. Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Key take-aways.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The law does not apply to contracts covering confidential and proprietary information, protection of trade secrets, or inventions assignment agreements. Mandatory Review.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

The first standing order requires non-governmental companies and corporations to disclose the name of every person all the way up the chain of ownership who has “a direct or indirect interest in the party.” The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

BASIC project’s listing agreement is internally inconsistent on the issue of ownership. Courts will either rule that the ownership of the punks was part of the minting or that an implied license accompanies the digital art, which is the Crypto Punk image.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Trade Secrets for Discrete Information. Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Ownership. When considering patent rights, bear in mind the importance of any proprietary information. Trade Secrets for Discrete Information. Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Ownership. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Under the changes that take effect on June 25 th , patent practitioners will now be required to disclose client information to resolve potential conflicts of interest that result from ownership changes within a law firm or changes in a practitioner’s employment.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Many states rely on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information. Avoid joint ownership of products, designs, and creative endeavors. Please contact us here for more information or with specific questions. This act helps businesses compete with similar companies. and foreign patents.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Other than product sales data, component prices, customer details & records, market statistics, or supply chain info, a company owns commercially sensitive and confidential electronic pieces of information such as CAD drawings. Such data put forward risks related to IP based on the potential breaches of cyber security.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default ownership of domestic and international intellectual property rights belong to the Contractor. media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-63579507143ea2268{display:

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

HiQ is a data analytics company that uses automated bots to scrape public information from LinkedIn users’ profiles, including name, job title, and work history. It then uses an algorithm to yield “people analytics” based on the information and sells them to business clients for profit. To begin, let’s recall the basic facts of HiQ v.

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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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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Employees or a hired developer, for instance, might incorporate unauthorized third-party source code, which could affect ownership. Patentibility faces two major challenges namely, framing of invention and prior art in the rapidly developing industry.

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43(B)log

JUNE 16, 2022

Defendants NGT and NGE advertised an ability to help customers terminate their timeshare contract or ownership; other defendants were part of the exit process. Certain recipients may have the opportunity to recoup a portion of their investment into ownership. One defendant was a law firm. Restrictions will apply.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data refers to the large and diverse sets of information that can grow at an ever-increasing rate. There should be reasonable steps taken to ensure that the said information is kept a secret. Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. Conclusion.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For his patent applications Dr Thaler replied ‘ by ownership of the creativity machine “DABUS” ’ ([6]). iii) What is the right response to the information Dr Thaler has provided under s.13(2)? 13(2) information logically leads to a deemed withdrawal rather than a decision on the merits about the applicant’s entitlement ([74]).

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