Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In the final installment of our 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our team will focus on new legislation and the enforcement of non-competes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states. Update on proposed federal non-compete legislation.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Eastern, Robert Milligan—Seyfarth partner and co-chair of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice—is presenting the “Negotiating Enforceable Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements: Compliance with State Statutes and Case Law” webinar for Strafford.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In the final installment of our 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our team will focus on new legislation and the enforcement of non-competes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states. Update on proposed federal non-compete legislation.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2023

Implementing Alternative Trade Secret Protections: Given the current legislative and regulatory activity surrounding non-compete agreements, organizations should explore additional trade secret protections. The webinar emphasized the importance of implementing confidentiality training, policies, and agreements.

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Trading Secrets

JULY 7, 2023

Implementing Alternative Trade Secret Protections: Given the current legislative and regulatory activity surrounding non-compete agreements, organizations should explore additional trade secret protections. The webinar emphasized the importance of implementing confidentiality training, policies, and agreements.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will review the noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In this installment of our 2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our team will focus on new legislation and the enforcement of non-competes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states. Update on FTC / DOJ Non-Compete Workshop. REGISTER HERE.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Joshua Salinas—Seyfarth associate and member of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice—is leading a discussion during the Lunch with Table Topics on Friday, November 4. His discussion will be focused on the latest trends in protecting trade secrets.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout 2021, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing clients today. Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. View the Recording.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Copyright Act and The Industrial Design Act both touch on the topic of employment and IP. Sub section 13(3) the Copyright Act sets out the requirements of a written agreement that allow the creator to maintain ownership if said creation is in the course of employment, except in specific instances. Non-compete.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will review the noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In this installment of our 2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our team will focus on new legislation and the enforcement of non-competes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states. Update on FTC / DOJ Non-Compete Workshop. REGISTER HERE.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Joshua Salinas—Seyfarth associate and member of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice—is leading a discussion during the Lunch with Table Topics on Friday, November 4. His discussion will be focused on the latest trends in protecting trade secrets.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 27, 2023

However, recent state law and regulatory developments and NLRB decisions have created a complex web of considerations that employers must navigate when drafting and enforcing these agreements.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout 2021, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing clients today. Overview of Non-Compete Legislation and Enforcement Issues from 2021. View the Recording.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 27, 2023

However, recent state law and regulatory developments and NLRB decisions have created a complex web of considerations that employers must navigate when drafting and enforcing these agreements.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 18, 2021

I have an essay coming out in the next issue on the topic of inventorship attribution and reattribution. Lots of work is going on in this area involving non-compete, confidentiality, and IP transfer agreements within and between firms. The staff is looking for one more outside article this Fall. – Dennis.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2022

In the first installment of the 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will review noteworthy legislation, cases, and other legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the area of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 14, 2023

And then, third, quietly on a Friday afternoon, the agency issued a request for information (RFI) on “franchise agreements and franchisor business practices, including how franchisors may exert control over franchisees and their workers.” That litigation is ongoing and is one of the first such actions filed in many years.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Trade in goods and services, investments, intellectual property, dispute resolution, e-commerce, small and medium-sized businesses, and economic cooperation are the main topics of discussion during the negotiations. Non-tariff measures (NTMs) advocate for more open customs policies and practises to facilitate trade for RCEP member nations.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes.

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The IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Since we last wrote for the IPKat on the topic , additional posts have discussed the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee’s inquiry into the impact of AI on the creative industries and the UK House of Lords Inquiry into Large Language Models.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2022

The plaintiff – Healthcare Resources Management Group, LLC (“HRMG”) – is a producer of pharmaceutical-grade hemp products that sells a topical cannabidiol (“CBD”) cream under its Pharmalieve brand and on a “white label” basis using alleged trade secrets. at *4-6, 15.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

to be organised on a non-profit basis. Under article 4(6) of Law 4481/2017, if a CMO wishes to extend its competencies, it is required to first obtain an expansion of its corresponding operating licence. active or passive bribery. or e.nikolarea@metaxopouloslaw.gr ).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As to the issue of bond, the ALJ determined that UEI had not shown the need for a bond, in the event of a violation, because “UEI offered no evidence that it competes with Roku, and concede[d] that a reasonably royalty [was] not ascertainable.” Nor did UEI identify any Samsung products that allegedly compete with the accused products.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. The court found that touring the plaintiff’s production facilities and gathering information under a non-disclosure agreement sufficiently alleged access to the trade secrets. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

The College’s responsibilities include maintaining professional competencies and ethics, issuing licences, collecting fees, and administering certification exams. The Supreme Court of Canada last considered the definition of “inventor” in 2002, but has yet to consider whether it would include non-human entities.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

This is the second installment of a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. This second part explores the potential of property rights to increase bias in content moderation by looking at the topic from the perspective of Article 17 CDSM Directive. from Audible Magic or Pex ).

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And notably by its absence, it included no reference to the UK Government’s previously-announced proposal to limit non-compete covenants to 3 months after employment. As we previously reported , earlier this year, the Government issued a policy paper in which it announced its proposal to limit non-competes.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And notably by its absence, it included no reference to the UK Government’s previously-announced proposal to limit non-compete covenants to 3 months after employment. As we previously reported , earlier this year, the Government issued a policy paper in which it announced its proposal to limit non-competes.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2022

Restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements have been a frequent topic of this blog in recent months, and rightfully so. Non-competes are generally thought to be effective tools to help firms protect trade secrets and competitive advantages. Not a single employee had a non-compete agreement.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 17, 2023

The “Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Multiple Jurisdictions” webinar covers best practices and key tips for businesses with employees in multiple jurisdictions, from drafting restrictive covenants agreements, implementing a plan to roll those agreements out, and enforcing those agreements should an employee breach them.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

The “Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Multiple Jurisdictions” webinar covers best practices and key tips for businesses with employees in multiple jurisdictions, from drafting restrictive covenants agreements, implementing a plan to roll those agreements out, and enforcing those agreements should an employee breach them.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Background Abbott and Dexcom compete in the sale of glucose monitoring devices for diabetes. This followed the end of the parties peace agreement provided for by a settlement agreement following the last bout of litigation. Purr-haps a good topic for a dissertation. But no such luck for Abbott, " regret[tably] ".

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LexBlog IP

JULY 30, 2021

Earlier this month, I wrote a post about President Biden’s executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action to curtail the abuse of non-competes and other employment agreements that could limit employee mobility.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. The High Court set aside the impugned order holding that the competing word marks and the trade dress are not deceptively similar.

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