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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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Huawei and Verizon Settle Their Battle

IP and Legal Filings

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Image Source: gettyimages]. Chinese market.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law in the UAE

IP and Legal Filings

Patents (including utility models) are protected through registration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Intellectual Property Protection Department (IPPD) and/or through the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Patent which is administered by the GCC Patent Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and governed by the GCC Patent Law.

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Some Concerns about the Amendment Process to Key Patent Levers: A “Captured” Patent Office?

SpicyIP

Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent. That the requirement to disclose this information annually is burdensome is quite simply not true.

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Secrets in the Pitlanes : Navigating IPR In Formula 1

IIPRD

The Confidential information, which may be sold or licensed, is a Trade Secret and forms a part of Intellectual Property Rights. This is generally ensured by signing confidentiality agreements such as (NDAs) by employees and partners. Teams can create stricter penalization for violation of confidentiality agreements.