Trading Secrets

JUNE 27, 2023

Pacific REGISTER HERE Confidentiality obligations and restrictive covenants are crucial tools employed by organizations to protect sensitive information, trade secrets, and competitive advantages. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3:00 p.m.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2024

AI tools such as Chat GPT and Otter are becoming common programs that employees use to help streamline business tasks. The use of an AI tool to, for example, record a meeting that discusses company confidential information, can give rise to claims of trade secret misappropriation. For example, in a recently filed complaint in the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Why did Jonae post ZD’s confidential diagnosis on Facebook? she lost several clients for her business. I can think of a few potential privacy claims. The post A Hospital Mailed a Patient’s Confidential Diagnosis to a Rando. Who does that? Again, who does that? she had to leave her job. Seriously?

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Patently-O

JUNE 6, 2024

Neuropublic provided the firm with a detailed, confidential 21-page “Proposed Invention Disclosure” describing this technology. Ladas & Parry then allegedly sent this entire confidential disclosure to a third-party firm in India called PatentManiac, without informing Neuropublic’s or obtaining consent.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

data privacy : what businesses NEED TO know. Keeping pace with the state of data privacy and data privacy regulations is becoming a pressing responsibility for businesses in the digital age. Jump to a Section: What is Data Privacy? Data Privacy versus Data Security? Common Threats to Data Privacy.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Data privacy concerns have undoubtedly spiked during the pandemic due to new categories of identifiable personal data being collected from employees. Some states have taken an additional step to create laws that further address the violation of data privacy while other states have adopted a wait and see approach. By: Lashania White.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Shi then left Elation to start a business marketing “similar, if not identical software” using replicated source code. A settlement agreement was reached where Elation could inspect the software developed by Shi and prevent the use of any trade secrets or confidential information.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key laws and regulations that govern businesses operating within the DIFC, creating an optimal environment for financial services and related industries to thrive. This new framework accommodates the evolving needs of businesses and promotes entrepreneurial growth. Dubai Law No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Bill Requirements Identical to the California AADC, the bill applies to a “business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by a child.” The bill describes the following obligations for in-scope businesses: Data Protection Impact Assessments. Default Privacy Settings. Enforcement of Terms.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2022

HIPAA requires that covered entities protect the confidentiality and integrity of protected health information in their possession and secure it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2023

In this article, we will delve into the key provisions of these laws and their implications for e-commerce businesses in the UAE. Penalties are imposed for offences such as forgery of electronic documents and disclosure of confidential information. Federal Decree-Law No. Federal Law No. 15/2020 and Federal Decree-Law No.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Promoting innovation and competition in AI, such as through public-private partnerships, addressing intellectual property issues in ways that “Protect inventors and creators”, and ensuring market competition and opportunities for small businesses. ” Improving government use of AI.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Modification of the SPO: Under the SPO, which is automatically entered in all inter partes proceedings, only outside counsel have access to confidential material and information that is designated as AEO. In short, the Board has an interest in "protecting confidential information and protecting against its inappropriate release."

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Trading Secrets

JULY 31, 2023

On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). Regardless of the legal resiliency of the decision, it poses an interesting set of considerations for US businesses, not the least of which is whether or not to participate in the Framework.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In 2017, ABL engaged a private equity fund manager—and its operating partner Anthony Zolezzi—to explore business opportunities. ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The relationship ended unsuccessfully in 2018. The case is Applied Biological Laboratories, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). Regardless of the legal resiliency of the decision, it poses an interesting set of considerations for US businesses, not the least of which is whether or not to participate in the Framework.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 13, 2022

Amidst growing concerns surrounding online privacy and security, VPN services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Earlier this month, both parties agreed to end the legal dispute with a confidential settlement agreement. servers, but that doesn’t change anything for the privacy of users.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 17, 2023

Internal management uses the data to analyse business performance and assess whether tactics and plans need to be changed. People and organisations outside of a business use financial data supplied by the company to assess its creditworthiness, decide whether to invest in it, and evaluate whether it is following regulatory requirements.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

VPNs are valuable tools for people who want to access the Internet securely and with decent privacy. These types of restrictions are problematic according to ‘ ACT | The App Association ‘, a trade organization that represents thousands of startups and small businesses in the software industry. ACT Against VPN Restrictions.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2024

Trends covered in this edition include: Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Consumer Class Actions, Consumer Financial Services Litigation, eDiscovery & Innovation, ESG, Franchise & Distribution, Health Care Litigation, Insurance, Privacy, Real Estate Litigation, Securities Litigation, and the Trial Outlook.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It involves several IP rights, some of which overlap in some cases: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets/confidential information, and the right of publicity (and similar rights with different names). Protection of fame monetization vs privacy b. Possible clash with transparency and “explainability” obligations (eg People v.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Even business transactions take place through mobile calls, and thus, people have a tendency to record those calls to keep proof of the conversation so that the other person doesn’t back off from their statement. The question of intruding into privacy arises when someone eavesdrops on the conversation of participants of the call.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2022

One of the most important tools to protect your business – your ideas (copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information), customer relationships and talent pool – is your written contract. Franken-contracts can ruin your business. text: ‘Privacy’, }. }. }); });

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Plaintiff, Tori Belle Cosmetics LLC (“Belle Cosmetics”), sells its cosmetics and false eyelashes through a network of salespeople, allowing each salesperson to earn a portion of any revenue generated by any salespeople they recruit to join their sales network, i.e., a multi-level marketing business. The court disagreed.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 16, 2023

Pacific REGISTER HERE In today’s digital age, trade secrets are an essential asset for businesses to stay ahead of the competition. As businesses continue to operate remotely, protecting trade secrets has become increasingly important. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

It is inevitable in almost every business. software, keys, company credit cards, calling cards, parking transponder, information technology equipment, client lists, files and other confidential and proprietary documents, in any media or format, including electronic files. text: ‘Privacy’, }. }. }); }); reportAd: {.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

In short, the Second Circuit’s decision affirmed a more stringent view of DTSA requirements to find that a trade-secret plaintiff alleging misappropriation of software functionality must have direct allegations it had confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with software’s vendors and end users.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2022

Affirmative proof likely requires disclosing sensitive business information, research and development, or corporate strategy. For many trade-secret litigants and their counsel, the solution lies in simply drafting and agreeing to a protective order governing the treatment of any ‘confidential’ material.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For the first time, Illinois will have statutory requirements for mandatory review periods, definitions of adequate consideration and legitimate business interests, as well as specific salary minimums for employees subject to restrictive covenants. text: ‘Privacy’, }. }. }); }); __ATA.initDynamicSlot({. Application.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 31, 2023

While both men have business connections with the plaintiffs, the Court saw no issues with their work, and ultimately renewed the injunction. All About The Blocklist FMTS provided the experts with a spreadsheet containing a confidential blocklist of 568 IP addresses and timestamps indicating when they were added to the blocklist.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Entities that typically utilize AUPs include schools/universities, corporations/businesses, internet service providers, and website owners. Included in a standard AUP are clauses specifying the purpose and scope of the policy, the user’s rights and responsibilities, acceptable uses, prohibited uses, and privacy standards. Guest Users.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 21, 2022

Trade secrets are always at risk when engaging in corporate deals that require the disclosure of confidential information. In late 2017, looking to sell its business, Protégé entered into an Engagement Agreement with Duff & Phelps. On April 4, 2022, the 8 th Circuit affirmed the district court.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

further stresses the importance of carefully crafting the terms and conditions in a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”), and ensuring there is no ambiguity as to when the NDA’s confidentiality protections expire. Emerson Electric Co. The Inclusion of Expiration Dates in NDAs.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Life Spine contracted with Defendant Aegis Spine to distribute the device only to medical facilities nationwide and to keep Life Spine’s confidential information secret and use the confidential information only in furtherance of the business relationship.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The updated guidance indicates that OFAC’s enforcement posture with respect to businesses that are considering ransomware payments will be impacted by adherence to the September 2020 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ransomware guidance. Background on ransomware payments and sanctions.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

This valuable Commentary outlines the inherent challenges in developing a trade secret protection program that aligns with a business’s goals and measurable objectives. Conduct an internal assessment of valuation and business impact; risk management; and company structure, systems, workflows, and culture.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 11, 2023

The bill, which reports suggest will even include age verification requirements that raise significant privacy and expression concerns, is expected to emerge as the most controversial of the government’s three-part Internet regulation plan that also includes Bill C-11 and Bill C-18.

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