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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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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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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IP.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Companies now use generative AI tools to streamline innovation, expedite the patenting process, and generate unique ideas while ensuring the confidentiality of valuable IP assets. This is where platforms like IQ Ideas+ excel, providing a secure, closed ecosystem where data remains confidential and entirely within the organization’s control.

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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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IP.com

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Unlocking Your Team’s Full Creative Potential Compass AI unique approach allows organizations to unleash their full creative potential while ensuring the security and privacy of proprietary solutions. Unlike other tools, Compass AI operates in a closed, secure environment that prioritizes data confidentiality. With IQ Ideas+ 3.0,

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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

JANUARY 16, 2024

The first thing many founders/entrepreneurs think of when starting a new business is, “I need an LLC.” ” The establishment of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Texas can be a strategic maneuver for entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to leverage the benefits of limited liability and operational adaptability.

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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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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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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

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

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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Real data is hard to come by and expensive to label; using synthetic data instead is not only cheaper but also promises to sidestep the thorny issues of privacy and copyright infringement (see Lee 2024 ). Even synthetic data that comes with privacy guarantees is necessarily a distorted version of the real data.

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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

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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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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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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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

In addition to regularly reviewing IP assets, a company should regularly make sure that its privacy and data use policies comport with the manner in which it collects and uses customer and employee data. If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Professor Rebecca Wexler is a rising star in scholarship at the intersection of data, technology, and secrecy in the criminal legal system, with a particular focus on evidence law, trade secret law, and data privacy. And defendants will fear that early equitable relief on an incomplete record will interfere with their business operations.

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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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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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule ( Final Rule ) updating federal “Part 2” regulations to more closely align the requirements applicable to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records with the HIPAA privacy rule, and to make certain other changes.

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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

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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TorrentFreak

JUNE 29, 2022

Kim Dotcom, Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk, appeared to be great friends and business partners when building and running Megaupload together. That certainly wasn’t the case when users were invited to join the privacy-focused site when it launched. And he wasn’t finished there. “Let them look at Mega.

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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

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 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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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2021

For most (if not all) professional services firms, client databases, client contact lists, and information reflecting client preferences are regarded by such firms as trade secrets that are essential to the business. The court thus dismissed the law firm’s DTSA and CUTSA claims on this basis with leave to amend the complaint.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These interests include business good will, trade secrets, or other confidential and proprietary information. These details help to demonstrate that the non-compete agreement is designed to protect the business interests of the hiring party. A covenant is unenforceable without a geographic limitation.

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