SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2022

While there is a growing repository of algorithmic information on the Patent Office website due to the increasing number of patent applications for computer related inventions, the applications may not always disclose key algorithms. Only a narrow set of information related to the technology should be protected as confidential.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

Simply put, IP can be anything – inventions, music, art, plays – created by the human mind. This is different from a patent, which helps to protect inventions (like creating a new tool). Was the invention created within the scope of that employment? Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Key take-aways.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

While an employer may have invested significant resources to facilitate the production of an invention and wish to capitalize on their investment, their employee also likely devoted significant time and energy into developing the invention and may feel entitled to benefit from its associated IP. Private Sector Employees.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2022

The confidential information which is generally not protectable tends to get protection as a trade secret which is specially drafted through a contract in companies. Those details must be sufficient for a person who is skilled in the relevant technology to make use of the invention. Seventh Circuit ruling in a recent case.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

These rights have the sole purpose and that it so protects and confer the creation or an invention specific to a certain period. Trademarks- as the patents protect the inventions, trademarks refer to the unique symbols and phrases used by an organization helping them to distinguish from the others in a competitive market.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Generally speaking, IP laws safeguard the right of the proprietor of the original work or invention, including literature, inventions, logos, designs, etc. .” Therefore, the domain of big data cannot escape the interplay of IP laws in its administration and protection against third parties. Big Data and Patents.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States. It is important to understand the ownership or possession of IP in case of any such contract with a third party.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In the meanwhile, businesses need draft legal and binding employment contracts that are clear on choosing between securing the protection of their intellectual property and preserving the rights and freedom of their workers. Incidentally, unclear terms can lead to expensive litigation and disputes.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

A company should always be aware of any new inventions under development, and it is good practice to investigate the status of any inventions developed by company employees during the past year. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Many contracts assigning IP have detailed provisions dealing with the incidents of the assignment. Other contracts are brief, but all are written against the background of default rules such as those on estoppel. v Adkins 395 US 693 (1969), would carry over to patent assignments. . For example, in the U.K. ,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The law does not apply to contracts covering confidential and proprietary information, protection of trade secrets, or inventions assignment agreements. Contract lawyers know that to be enforceable a promise must be supported by consideration. One-size-fits-all contracts always need fine-tuning. Application.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default ownership of domestic and international intellectual property rights belong to the Contractor. The inventor of the invention and the corresponding contract number that the agreement was conceived under.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As employees of MaddenCo, both Reed and Darby executed a Confidentiality Agreement wherein they agreed to not disclose any confidential information or material of MaddenCo or its subsidiaries. Reed was employed as a Software Development Manager while Darby was employed as a Software Developer.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. These can include: Patents: Protect new inventions or processes. Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. Trademarks: Protect brand names, logos, and slogans.

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IP.com

AUGUST 19, 2024

Training programs should cover topics such as recognizing potential IP, proper documentation, and confidentiality obligations. Invention Disclosure Programs: Establish programs that encourage employees to disclose new inventions. Third-Party IP Risks: Assess the IP landscape before sourcing new technologies or components.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs. Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. The ownership is not transferred.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

All of the measures that are adopted to protect an innovation under the trade secret regime must be duly documented so that, in the event of litigation, the right owner may be able to provide evidence of the effective measures adopted to ensure the confidentiality of information, which is valued precisely for being kept secret.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

These risks will only get worse as humanity becomes more dependent on computers and digital information and as inventive new ways for technology to reproduce and distribute data products are developed. The Indian Contract Act may be invoked by including a separate clause in the contract for database confidentiality.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

A company should always be aware of any new inventions under development, and it is good practice to investigate the status of any inventions developed by company employees during the past year. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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43(B)log

JUNE 15, 2022

Shelf space is vital to energy drinks, and so they contract for it, overriding retailers’ allocation discretion. However, oral statements to customers and statements made in the context of contract negotiations were commercial advertising. Monster also alleged interference with its shelf space agreements. There was contrary evidence.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

View the IP Basics toolkit through this link: IP Basics toolkit A breath of fresh air Dancing into the Den, Will from York pitched his invention, ‘Inhaler Tailor’. What know-how or other confidential material is the licensee being permitted to use? Does any of the IP belong to someone other than the licensor?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Instead, OpenAI treats the matter as one of ownership via contract law. Patents: Inventorship Can an AI, such as ChatGPT, invent? Patent law, the term “inventor” is defined as an “individual” or “individuals” who “invented or discovered the subject matter of the invention.”

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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IIPRD

JUNE 30, 2023

1- protection of proprietary information during the course of employment The enforceability restrictions of employment agreement depends on the terms of the contract and the timing of its violation. Before the termination of the employment contract, the non-compete provision is valid and can be enforced by law.

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Intepat

JUNE 14, 2024

In the fields of biotechnology and life sciences, secrecy is crucial to protect the manufacturing process or invention from falling into the wrong hands. Opting for Patent protection often requires disclosing key aspects of the invention, which can be used by competitors. This article delves into this complex aspect of the issue.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In September 2020, Governor Newsom signed into law the California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020 (SB 852), which would allow the state’s Health and Human Services Agency to contract with drug manufacturers and suppliers to produce and distribute its own label of biosimilars, biosimilar insulins, and generic drugs. 17-cv-01407, Dkt.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals. The Court limited the scope of Section 17(c) to apply to contracts where the relationship between the parties is akin to that of an apprenticeship.

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Intepat

MARCH 7, 2025

The grant of a patent effectively guarantees a monopoly to the team to utilise the new technology or invention and thereby, gain a significant competitive advantage in the championship. TRADE SECRETS IN FORMULA 1 Trade Secrets are defined by WIPO as intellectual property (IP) rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the case of sports, patents help to protect inventions such as sports equipment, training technologies, and gaming hardware. A perfect example of this is LED Stumps Invented by Bronte Eckermann. Trade Secrets: By this law, business owners can protect their confidential information.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to publish guidance addressing inventorship and the use of AI in the inventive process, (ii) directing the U.S. While the Order does not itself resolve the intellectual property issues involving AI, it sets the stage for future guidance and executive actions by (i) instructing the Director of the U.S. ”

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

AbbVie alleged that “Alvotech embarked on an unlawful plot to surreptitiously take AbbVie’s confidential and proprietary trade secrets related to the confidential large scale manufacturing process for HUMIRA ® in order to develop and manufacture its copycat product [AVT02].” (-1530 Dkt. 1:21-cv-01530 N.D. See, e.g. , Dkt. 126, 132.)

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 2, 2025

Lastly, federal agencies insisted on broad whistleblower protections in confidentiality agreements with impacted employees and customers. The post-COVID workplace poses increased risks to companies trade secrets and other confidential information as remote work appears to be here for good. Minnesota adopted a ban on non-competes.

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