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World IP Day 2021 – Focus on IP and SMEs

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Every year the IP industry, led by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) celebrates the day by raising awareness of the vital role IP rights in innovation and creativity. The value and safety of your intellectual property has become more important than ever before. World IP day is on April 26.

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Trade Secrets Without Borders: The Defend Trade Secret Act’s Promise as an Extra-Territorial Statute Finally Comes to Pass

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July 13, 2020) (holding that the “in furtherance” requirement was met when the allegedly stolen information originated in Illinois and was electronically transferred to the foreign defendant, who also marketed and sold products in the United States which involved the trade secrets). And the U.S.

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Intent-to-Use Trademark Application: Comprehensive Guide

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For sophisticated businesses with large marketing budgets and new products, it is strategically wise to file an Intent-to-Use trademark application. headquartered company and a Japan-based web developer). Of course, the same is true of Use in Commerce applications. Lower Risk.