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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable.

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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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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. This commercial information is invaluable to the Patent Controller in compulsory licencing proceedings.

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Be Careful Not to Unintentionally Bargain Away the Right to File IPRs

The IP Law Blog

Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. For clarity, this covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, patent infringement litigations, declaratory judgment actions, patent validity challenges before the U.S.

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Defending Design Patents

Patently-O

So these studies can’t tell us much about what’s going on in the Federal Circuit era, unless one assumes—unreasonably—that the Federal Circuit didn’t meaningfully change design patent law. those not filed through the Hague System) are kept confidential and unpublished unless and until they issue as patents.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

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Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Justice Prathiba M Singh’s Commentary on patents law released.