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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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Protecting Your IP & Confidential Info

Above the Fold

In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when their employees leave to go work for competitors. developed during the term of employment.

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

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Organizations must carefully consider to consider these options when protecting their inventions. Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. To qualify for a patent, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

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Celanese v. ITC – Exploring the Crossroads of Trade Secrets and Patent Rights Post AIA

Trading Secrets

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

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Celanese v. ITC – Exploring the Crossroads of Trade Secrets and Patent Rights Post AIA

LexBlog IP

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

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Celanese v. ITC – Exploring the Crossroads of Trade Secrets and Patent Rights Post AIA

LexBlog IP

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

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Here’s What Businesses Need to Know About a Non-Disclosure Agreement

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For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. In legal terms, it is a contract signed amongst at least two parties looking forward to detailing confidential knowledge, clauses, statements, or any information they wish to restrict from access by third parties.

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