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[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

The IPKat

The UPCKat trying to keep confidential information confidential in the UPC As part of our UPCKat reporting on the latest UPC developments, the IPKat brings readers a roundup of how the UPC is treating confidentiality and third party access to court documents.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

In simple terms, trade secrets are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) granted on confidential or sensitive info, which may be licensed or sold. Information Protected by a Trade Secret . A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry.

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DataCamp’s IPTV “Scam Judgment” Claims Withdrawn Pending Settlement

TorrentFreak

What typically follows are months of litigation followed by an announcement that there will be no trial because, against all odds, the parties have agreed to settle their differences after confidential negotiations. ” No surprise that DataCamp sees things rather differently.

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Patent and Trade Secret: Never Ending Conundrum

IP and Legal Filings

Patents are there for 20 years where after the expiry they end up being in the public domain. The protection by the trade secrets is generally for those who are not in the domain of other IPs. There is no need for disclosing any information which for trade secret is not necessary.

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Rochem v. Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information

SpicyIP

Image accessed from here While there are many factors which result in the success of business organizations, their ability to use sensitive procedures and advanced technology, thereby protecting their confidential information, can be another crucial aspect of remaining competitive in the market. Nirtech Private Limited & Ors. ,

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National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA) – III

SpicyIP

All I could get hold of are: Press statements; and Draft concept note prepared by Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (an autonomous body under Department of Science and Technology). Considering the confidential nature, it is quite difficult to gather intelligence on the progress made by players in this space.

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Does Prior Publication Extinguish a Trade Secret?

Patently-O

This trade-secrecy decision includes a few interesting holdings: Published and Widely Distributed, but Still a Trade Secret : The fact that information was found in a prior publication “that has been cited over 1,200 times. ” Under California law, information that is “generally known” cannot be a trade secret.