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Types of Intellectual Property Contracts

Intepat

Intellectual property rights may be established, protected, or granted to another party by contracts or agreements. Considering that the subject matter is so complex, the law regarding contracts is usually handled by lawyers who specialize in it. Compared to licensing, franchising is a more complex business relationship and agreement.

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Protecting Your IP & Confidential Info

Above the Fold

In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when their employees leave to go work for competitors. developed during the term of employment.

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Protecting Your IP & Confidential Info

LexBlog IP

In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when their employees leave to go work for competitors. developed during the term of employment.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

In simple terms, trade secrets are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) granted on confidential or sensitive info, which may be licensed or sold. A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry. Information Protected by a Trade Secret .

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. These two projects offer a roadmap for any company, brand, or agency looking to launch an NFT project. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark. NFTs are no different.

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Franchisee Can't Escape Pizza Chain's Trade Secret Suit

IP Law 360

A large franchise owner has failed to convince a Texas federal judge to throw out pizza chain CiCi Enterprises LP's suit claiming it breached their contract by signing a development deal with Papa John's and failed to maintain the confidentiality of Cicis-brand restaurants' trade secrets.

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Rival Boston Cider Companies Enter Trade Secret Dispute

Trading Secrets

The Employment Agreement contained post-employment covenants, including a non-disclosure clause by which Soudant agreed not to use or disclose any Boston Beer confidential information during or after his employment. The accessed files include market plans, sales performance measures, pricing guides, budgets, and brand documents.