Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

Hrdy , Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law Are NDAs unenforceable when they protect more than trade secrets? That said, from reading the case law, a few main problems stand out. Guest post by Camilla A. The standard answer is no. Or at least that is the common wisdom.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

This term, I had the amazing opportunity to work at AstraZeneca Canada through Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program placement. Once the patent expires, the product’s position in the marketplace is compromised as generics can enter without risking infringement litigation.

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Here, the relevant confidentiality agreement included a forum selection clause to govern patent and other intellectual property disputes between the parties, which stated in relevant part: [T]he Parties agree that all Potential Actions arising under U.S. The Federal Circuit disagreed.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Here, the relevant confidentiality agreement included a forum selection clause to govern patent and other intellectual property disputes between the parties, which stated in relevant part: [T]he Parties agree that all Potential Actions arising under U.S. The Federal Circuit disagreed.

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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. Litigation: If negotiations fail or infringement persists, pursuing legal action becomes necessary.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 28, 2022

By the end of her employment, Boutell occupied a key executive role wherein she had access to virtually all of Peoplelink’s confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information. According to the Complaint, Boutell is believed to retain Peoplelink’s confidential proprietary materials, in violation of her Severance Package Agreement.

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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. Second, Watch is seeking damages for breach of the confidentiality agreements allegedly signed by Jarman, Criblez, and Kolb. 1125(a) for the mark “Watch Communications.”

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Hons) student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. He is interested in IP law, and commercial and criminal litigation. Call for Submissions: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. [ This Weekly Review is co-authored with SpicyIP Intern Sidhi Pramodh Rayudu.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Before filing, you should conduct a thorough search, preferably with professional assistance from an intellectual property lawyer, to ensure your design is novel and has not been previously registered or disclosed. This article does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 5, 2022

An Employment Agreement that protected 3CHI’s Confidential Information and Trade Secrets was signed by the Defendant on March 7 th , 2021. During her employment, Journay was promoted to Marketing Manager.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an important decision to review in understanding licensing and litigation of international SEP portfolios. The Court here ruled that Ericsson had made a prima facie case it will prevail, and further ordered that Intex must pay 100% of the royalty while the case was pending (not just 50%). Ericsson argued that the Nokia v.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT responded with the following, which for the most part is accurate, but gets details such as the “founding date” wrong: Marshall Gerstein is a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in intellectual property law. Your conversations may be reviewed by our AI trainers to improve our systems.”

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

” It remains to be seen what rules the FTC will issue, and what agreements (non-competes, non-solicitation or confidentiality agreements) will be affected. The Law of Unintended Consequences for Small Employers: There are legitimate causes for concern in connection with the use of non-competes by some companies.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Recent State Trade Secret and Restrictive Law Cases and Developments: PegaSystems’ appeal of the $2 billion jury verdict against it in Fairfax County, Virginia was recently bolstered by an amicus brief filed by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

Where IP Spring Cleaning Starts : Whether applied to home or office, literally or figuratively, spring cleaning’s cultural, historic, and biological roots have intellectual property law analogs and other legal offshoots. petitions, motions, and other filings as possible in the same time frame, for instance.

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