Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 13, 2023

This is another lawsuit between personal injury law firms over competitive keyword ads. The plaintiff is Nicolet Law, based in Hudson, Wisconsin with 14 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. However, note that Nicolet Law, a surname, isn’t registered with the USPTO and there may be questions about its secondary meaning.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Per the Plaintiff’s website, 3CHI was founded by a biochemist that has focused on cannabinoid research and brining minor cannabinoids to market. During her employment, Journay was promoted to Marketing Manager. 3CHI alleges to have almost single handedly put cannabis into national mainstream acceptance.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the consequentials hearing judgment [2023] EWHC 138 , the Judge dealt with (1) royalty payments; (2) costs; (3) confidentiality; and (4) permission to appeal. Of the most interesting to this Kat was the treatment of costs (well, some of them), confidentiality and permission to appeal.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 11, 2023

A Texas judge has refused to grant Nestle's request for sanctions against two Mexican food distributors' "harassing behavior" in a lawsuit over gray-market versions of its Nescafé drink products, though it allowed Nestlé to keep certain documents confidential.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 11, 2024

In Cyprus, Texas , Valcrum, LLC (“Valcrum”), a company specializing in trailer and axle market products, is engaged in a legal dispute with Dexter Axle Company, LLC (“Dexter”) from Indiana over trademark and trade dress infringement regarding a hubcap design. Continue reading

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

billion fine issued by the European Commission and considering the lack of a consolidated competition law in the UAE, businesses here may have been excused for being tempted to focus only on their competitive activities related to operations in Europe. However, with the publication on 23 October 2012 of UAE Federal Law No.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a virtual workshop on December 6-7, 2021, bringing together agency representatives, lawyers, economists, academics, and other experts to discuss issues affecting competition in the labor market (“Workshop”).

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. Increased Market Value: Patents significantly increase a startup’s market value by providing a competitive edge and boosting investor confidence. Organizations must carefully consider to consider these options when protecting their inventions.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 14, 2024

Shadow trading”, on the other hand, involves misappropriation of confidential information about one company to trade in securities of a second company where there is a sufficient “market connection” between the two companies. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 3, 2024

As an alternative measure, the FTC proposes the adoption of robust confidentiality agreements to protect confidential company information in the event of any employee’s departure. La entrada Non-compete clauses in labor contracts se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

There have been some noteworthy recent decisions in trade secrets law. The defendant former employee was provided access to plaintiff’s confidential information during employment, including strategies on how to secure winning bids and information about plaintiff’s existing and potential clients. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In simple terms, trade secrets are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) granted on confidential or sensitive info, which may be licensed or sold. Generally, any confidential piece of business info that provides a competitive edge to a company or firm and isn’t known to others may be safeguarded as a trade secret.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

Meena Alnajar is an IPilogue Senior Editor, an IP Innovation Clinic Senior Fellow, and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. This term, I had the amazing opportunity to work at AstraZeneca Canada through Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program placement.

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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. Violation of these laws could be detrimental to a business. One major concern is confidentiality, to include protecting valuable trade secrets. What is AI?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key laws and regulations that govern businesses operating within the DIFC, creating an optimal environment for financial services and related industries to thrive. Dubai Law No. 5/2021 On Dubai International Financial Centre: Dubai Law No. Dubai Law No.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You might be wondering what this means for your business and what you should do if the rule becomes law. the employee cannot divulge your company’s confidential information) are not “non-competes” but they are often, so broadly drafted , that they have the effect of being a non-compete, although called something different.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2023

Protecting against intellectual property theft and unauthorized disclosure of confidential business information has always been an important practice for businesses, yet the continuing evolution of the labor market post-COVID has increased the risk of intellectual property loss due to employee mobility and remote work.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

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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IPilogue

JANUARY 27, 2023

Mona Karimi is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Marketplace Framework Policy Branch is mandated to develop and coordinate policies, laws and regulations concerning corporate and insolvency law, foreign investment, competition, copyright, trademarks and industrial design, patents, and data protection.

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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In 2017, Life Spine entered into various agreements with Aegis by which Aegis would sell and distribute ProLift devices while maintaining as confidential all proprietary information related to the devices. Aegis is a medical device manufacturer and distributor headquartered in California.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In 2017, Life Spine entered into various agreements with Aegis by which Aegis would sell and distribute ProLift devices while maintaining as confidential all proprietary information related to the devices. Aegis is a medical device manufacturer and distributor headquartered in California.

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Trading Secrets

MAY 9, 2022

In the third installment of our 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys Justin Beyer and Ian Long discussed employee mobility and its impact on trade secrets and non-compete agreements, and shared practical steps that companies can take to protect intellectual capital in today’s market.

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Bio Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2020

settled three Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings concerning patents covering Alexion’s blockbuster humanized monoclonal antibody drug Soliris®, with Amgen obtaining a royalty-free license for marketing a biosimilar prior to expiration of the patents at issue. and Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. an eculizumab product.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Promoting innovation and competition in AI, such as through public-private partnerships, addressing intellectual property issues in ways that “Protect inventors and creators”, and ensuring market competition and opportunities for small businesses. ” Improving government use of AI.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

On November 10, 2022, the majority of the FTC issued a new policy statement that outlined an expansive definition of “unfair methods of competition” and indicated that it would engage in aggressive enforcement of actions that it regards as “unfair methods of competition,” even if those actions do not constitute violations of federal antitrust law.

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IPilogue

JULY 21, 2021

Tiffany Wang is an IPilogue Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . assembled a digital two-way radio business largely deploying Motorola’s research and development, such as source code and confidential technical documents. Photo Credits: Lavi Perchik (Unsplash). Kok, and G.S

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 21, 2023

The rules for using AI technology under an enterprise license are likely more permissive than those for consumer-facing AI tools, as the former will likely have broader confidentiality and indemnity protections than the latter. First, the default rule should be that no confidential or personal information is included in any prompts.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the interim, employers should take a close look at their restrictive covenant agreements to ensure that they are reasonable and compliant with ever-evolving state law. Multistate employers must stay updated on state laws to ensure agreement compliance.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2022

Join Us for Protecting Trade Secrets & Gaining a Competitive Edge in the Digital Age - Sophisticated Strategies to Protect Critical Assets When Key Employees Depart & Business Relationships Break Down - The protection of trade secrets by contract, including non-competes and confidentiality provisions, is under attack around the country.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Companies rarely talked publicly about their content moderation efforts, even when the information wasn’t really confidential. 2) Share your non-confidential material publicly. The post My Trustcon 2022 Keynote Talk appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Progress!!!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

Key takeaways: Prioritize enforcement: Understand your business, critical markets, competitors, and prioritize enforcement efforts accordingly. Confidentiality concerns: Lawyers must navigate confidentiality issues when using AI, ensuring that client information remains protected.

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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An employee had an agreement with a company that placed restrictions on the employee’s ability to solicit or accept business from the company’s customers, to disclose confidential information, and to have competitive employment during the term of employment. The memorandum addressed a fact pattern common to readers.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While many see China’s AI policies as a cover to curb freedoms and control society, the reality is that China is an active AI developer in a thriving market for AI applications in both the trade and industrial sectors. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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IP Law 360

JULY 6, 2023

million patent trial against NXP that the rival Dutch chipmaker ripped off its intellectual property and has been "very aggressive in the market," presenting Impinj's allegedly stolen confidential roadmap to NXP customers and allowing NXP workers to hang "Kill Impinj" signs at work. Impinj's CEO testified Thursday in its $18.9

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Intellectual property transforms knowledge into an economic result by interacting with legal and economic forces in the market. Intellectual Property is revealed by the gap between a company’s book value and market value. These intellectual outputs are seen across industries, including creative and cultural sectors.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In a case pitting Wasco County, Oregon residents and a newspaper against the City of Dalles, Oregon, a court will decide whether a public interest exception in a state law will mandate the disclosure of potential trade secrets. It did not address the public interest in the decision.

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