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

Any company that seeks to use non-compete and non-solicitation agreements to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, client relationships, goodwill, or work forces needs to stay informed of the varied and ever-evolving standards in each state. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states.

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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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Patently-O

JULY 8, 2021

At the behest of several leading Senators, the USPTO has begun a study on the “Current State of Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence.” The agency would like input from various stakeholders, including inventors, owners, investors, licensees, users, and patent attorneys. Read more here: [link].

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted two notices on Regulations.gov seeking public input on the requirements to practice before the USPTO and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The USPTO is now considering other procedures and standards for non-registered attorneys. ” [1].

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the seventh installment of the 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will focus on trade secret and client relationship considerations in the banking and financial services industry. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the seventh installment of the 2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will focus on trade secret and client relationship considerations in the banking and financial services industry. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While certain EU Member States are still to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/790 (Copyright DSM Directive), Ukraine, a non-EU country, has decided to implement certain provisions from the Directive. 60 provides that notices may only be sent through an attorney-at-law or a patent attorney. This includes Art. According to Art.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This is the time of year for thought pieces reflecting on the past year or so to speculate on the hot topics for next year. The California Attorney General’s office has been busy and has even posted a list on its website of 27 examples of recent California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement actions.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. There will also be panels on CJEU and General Court case law, judicial approaches to parasitic competition, and international design protection strategies.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While at least one of these state laws now expressly exempts most trade secret and non-compete lawsuits from its scope, there remains a backlog of cases filed before the new regime where the anti-SLAPP law stands as the primary hurdle before a case can even proceed to full discovery. View the Recording. View the Recording.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Attorney Consultations. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. There are a variety of IP news and resource pages that provide information on various topics and current events centered around IP and patents. Patentscope.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2022

ONC published data showing that 274 possible claims of information blocking have been received to date, with 176 claims submitted by a patient (directly or indirectly) and 42 by an attorney (the next largest category). By law, the Office of Inspector General is authorized to investigate information blocking claims.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This year, over 200 delegates attended from all over Europe (in its geographical sense, as there were also several representatives from the UK), all with quite a diverse background: IP lawyers, patent attorneys but also many representatives from the industry and even high-level judges and members of public institutions.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The USPTO refused to register the proposed mark CALIHEMP for “skin and body topical lotions, creams, oils, balms and salves for cosmetic use, all of the foregoing containing hemp oil extract containing hemp ingredients solely derived from hemp with a delta-9 tetrahyrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The use of look-a-likes within the context of image rights by Jan Jacobi Copycats trying to find a fair balance “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness”, Oscar Wilde famously stated. Yet, the comical imitation of another work or person is not without controversy.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Inclusion of the traditional knowledge-requirement was proposed in 2015 by the African Group of Member States. The opposing part of the Committee feared that a clause as the one proposed would curtail the purpose of the DLT, namely, to streamline and simplify the processes of filing for design rights across Member States.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While at least one of these state laws now expressly exempts most trade secret and non-compete lawsuits from its scope, there remains a backlog of cases filed before the new regime where the anti-SLAPP law stands as the primary hurdle before a case can even proceed to full discovery. View the Recording. View the Recording.

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GDB Firm Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

New York's Zombie Housing Law requires, in general terms, foreclosing mortgagees to maintain and secure 1-4 family residential real estate when the owner has abandoned the property. I was giving a presentation on the Zombie Housing Law to the Banking Law Committee of the State Bar Association last year.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Attorney General first. Given the strength of the 11th Circuit decision, it would be ideal to have that opinion frame SCOTUS’s consideration of the topic. Also, court-watchers have called out Justice Alito’s possibly inconsistent votes on using the shadow docket to pre-clear state laws. ” I agree.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As the guidelines state, “USPTO personnel continue to ground obviousness determinations in the objective inquiries announced in Graham.” As the introduction states, it aims to “provide further clarification for decision-makers on how the Supreme Court’s directives should be applied.”

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Another person or entity has applied for a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) that is similar to your trademark. Common law trademark rights are based in state law and are obtained by using a trademark with goods or services and obtaining public recognition. What can you do? Common Law Rights.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

Jump to: Structure and Governance Choosing the Right Entity Consult an Attorney @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-64064ddad35263875{display: State laws and rules that define LLCs are typically broad to allow for variation. Two popular choices are Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Back in 2012 , the Commission kicked the proverbial can on that one – stating at that time that with respect to natural and sustainability claims, “the Commission lacks sufficient evidence on which to base general guidance.” Commissioner Slaughter supported review with no detailed remarks.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 21, 2020

When a user (“A”) wants to initiate a transaction with another user (“B”), they send a message to the network stating, for example, “A sends five bitcoins to B.” In general, mining is the process of gathering pending transactions (e.g., We may dive into this topic in a future blog post. [2] see [link]. [3]

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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 district court dismissed plaintiff’s complaint for failure to state a claim. There have been some noteworthy recent decisions in trade secrets law. Sufficiency of Trade Secret Pleadings and Allegations of Misappropriation. Thanoo , 999 F.3d

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Over to Adam : "Patents and Technology: Perspective, Truth, and Change WIPO’s Deputy Director-General of Patents & Technology, Ms. Importantly, the pandemic brought to WIPO’s attention areas to better serve its member states, specifically, in preparation for future disruptions. Adam Ernette (UIC) reports on the seminar.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 27, 2022

In the United States, the findings had a minimal effect initially. However, three years later in 2005, a lawsuit by the California attorney general was leveled at my company, Frito Lay, as well as a few other large snack companies. However, to my topic, the value of not missing something important is well worth the investment.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Topics: Enablement / Written Description (All three are biotech / pharma): 3 Cases; Infringement (FDA Labeling): 1 Case; Anticipation (On Sale Bar): 1 Case; Double Patenting (Still the law?) The petition was filed by noted Jones Day attorney Greg Castanias along with former SG Noel Francisco and BMS (Juno) deputy GC Henry Hadad.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

and (2) Is eligibility a pure questions of law (based upon the claims); or does it also involve a “question of fact for the jury based upon the state of the art at the time of the patent?” Still, we are awaiting the views of the Solicitor General in American Axle. ( Alice Step 1). Menell and Lefstin. 2022)(forthcoming).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Cannabis [i] is a rapidly growing industry; in 2019, overall sales of cannabis products legal under state law were estimated to be worth $13.6 ii] While marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, a majority of states have legalized consumption of certain cannabis products under certain conditions.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. The general gist is this: copyright only protects works made by humans.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The survey has been running for almost a week and garnered several comments and emails on the topic. The AmeriKat has separated these between procedural (obtaining a security device, mechanisms for access, providers, etc) and substantive (what this means for the sunrise period and general system). Merpel is taking a nap.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2023

In general, advertisements provide consumers with information regarding products or services for sale in commerce. But, in May 2020, the FTC sent a letter to him stating he was unlawfully advertising that supplements Vitamin C and D can treat or prevent COVID-19. Were the publications at issue ads? “

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. 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.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Bulgaria and Recent Pirate Site Events After years of criticism from the United States, in 2020 there were signs that Bulgaria would begin a crackdown against pirate sites including Zamunda and RARBG. Whether by coincidence or otherwise, two weeks after Geshev visited the United States most recently, RARBG shut down.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2022

and generally we rely on rules, not standards, to provide certainty to businesses and reduce regulatory overreach and censorship. Third, this bill reaches topics well beyond children’s privacy. Instead, the bill repeatedly implicates general consumer protection concerns and, most troublingly, content moderation topics.

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