LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A debate is growing within the trade secret community about the scope of information that should be protected–specifically, confidential information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. On October 12, 2023, in Hanneman Family Funeral Home & Crematorium v. So what was the case about?

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Government Law 52

Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If you have a simple product that others can easily copy, you wouldn’t be thinking about keeping anything confidential. The Tradeoff: Giving Up Secret Information To Get Exclusive Rights. In exchange for the public disclosure of your proprietary information, the government is willing to give you a patent.

Confidentiality 96

Confidentiality Patent Patent Application Invention 96

Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Information Protected by a Trade Secret .

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Public Domain Business 119

Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

by Dennis Crouch In most patent cases, the parties jointly agree to a system limiting the publication of confidential case information and typically file a stipulated motion for protective order seeking the a judicial order requiring the parties to comply. US11147246 and US11033007. But the court disagreed.

Confidentiality 114

Confidentiality Patent Business Patent Infringement 114

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.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property Confidentiality IP Privacy 98

TorrentFreak

MAY 15, 2024

The music and movie companies requested this information in part to back up their claims that the ISP’s customers directly infringed their works. However, the shared information wasn’t sufficient. However, that would require the ISP has to share the personal information of its subscribers.

Music 125

Music Confidentiality Privacy Copying 125

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. In fact, the only way to benefit from trade secret protection is to keep the information secret. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.), As the U.S.

Confidentiality 113

Confidentiality Invention Business Artistic Work 113

TorrentFreak

MAY 7, 2023

The company informed the court that knowledge of its customers’ activities would be “technologically impossible” since all traffic is completely encrypted, including between the providers and their customers. the people behind the named IPTV providers.

Settlement 137

Settlement Confidentiality Reporting Copyright Infringement 137

Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (abbreviated as NDA) is a legal document signed to safeguard the previously-mentioned sensitive information. IP in different forms like trademarks, copyright, patents, and industrial designs acts as a seal of distinctiveness, quality, and authority for every other company.

Business 105

Business Confidentiality IP Intellectual Property 105

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 11, 2024

In Cyprus, Texas , Valcrum, LLC (“Valcrum”), a company specializing in trailer and axle market products, is engaged in a legal dispute with Dexter Axle Company, LLC (“Dexter”) from Indiana over trademark and trade dress infringement regarding a hubcap design. Continue reading

Confidentiality 93

Confidentiality Design Designs Copying 93

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This second consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents and tribunals. This will remove the outdated requirement for members of the public to attend the IPO’s offices in person or order copies of documents to view this information.

Designs 70

Designs Design Government Inventor 70

IP Law 360

AUGUST 23, 2023

has sued two individuals, claiming they misused the company's confidential information to develop and secure U.K. patent protections for a bottle lock design that is "notably similar" to one of its designs. Retail security company Algreta Solutions Ltd.

Designs 52

Designs Design Confidentiality Patent 52

The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2022

Under article 8(1) of the Enforcement Directive (Directive 2004/48/EC) a claimant in infringement proceedings can request a court to order certain parties to disclose information. This so-called ‘right to information’ includes information on the origin of the infringement (e.g.

Intellectual Property 74

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist IP Copyright 74

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

They want to reserve the right to sue these pirating subscribers in separate lawsuits and propose adding the following line to the protective order: “For the avoidance of doubt, the Plaintiffs are not limited from using subscriber information to pursue legal relief against certain subscribers,” the proposed addition reads.

Confidentiality 144

Confidentiality Copyright Infringement Music Copyright 144

IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

Selection of the suitable Algorithm: The particular task or issue that the AI system is intended to resolve informs the selection of AI algorithms. A human inventor serves as the central figure in the design of the patent system. Design rights are meant to safeguard a product’s appearance.

IP 91

IP Intellectual Property Invention Inventor 91

Patently-O

JUNE 28, 2022

Design Patent D771,400, covering an ornamental design for a stadium seat. The district court found a large number of similar prior art designs and thus narrowly construed the potential infringement window. The Wisconsin case was subject to a confidentiality agreement/order. Wisconsin for infringing its U.S.

Confidentiality 75

Confidentiality Designs Design Licensing 75

IPilogue

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

alongside a Playbook suggesting ways to use the AI RMF to “incorporate trustworthiness considerations in the design, development, deployment, and use of AI systems”. Accountable and transparent : Provides appropriate levels of information to AI actors to allow for transparency and accountability of its decisions and actions.

Privacy 102

Privacy Designs Design Intellectual Property 102

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In August 2022, Japanese manga publisher Shueisha filed an ex parte application at a California district court seeking information for use in a foreign proceeding – a lawsuit in Vietnam or Japan targeting pirate site operators. com, Shueisha sought permission from a court to obtain information from U.S. Executive Order 13984.

Publishing 143

Publishing Advertising Advertising Music 143

IIPRD

JANUARY 28, 2023

Second, the difficulty lies in locating an appropriate balance between the interests to confidentiality of data principals and permissible exceptions, particularly in terms of how the government processes personal data. This is true even while the laws are actively defending the rights of the data owner.

Privacy 52

Privacy Government Intellectual Property Fair Use 52

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.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Privacy Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

Whether it’s a seasoned designer coming with plug-and-play experience or a fresh face just out of design school, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Recently, several of my designer clients have had to fire an employee due to the employee’s misconduct. It is inevitable in almost every business. Reserve rights.

Advertising 86

Advertising Advertising Art Law 86

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Confidential agreements with domain registrars and registries, for example, help to efficiently take down domain names. It can easily shift focus between continents and share information back and forth. Interestingly, ACE has collected some large damages payments through its legal actions and many confidential settlements too.

Cease and Desist 144

Cease and Desist Government Confidentiality Settlement 144

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This software helps automate cemetery design plans and expedites managerial tasks. This plan was eventually disrupted by the Chief Executive Officer of Park Lawn, who was allegedly feeding the trade secret information to PlotBox, which also tried to hire on Park Lawn’s Chief Technology Officer.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Technology Licensing Designs 52

The TTABlog

APRIL 12, 2024

Chisena access to appellees’ AEO-designated material referenced in either the trial briefs or the Board’s final decision to ensure he has a fair opportunity to prosecute his case on appeal." a) of the TBMP and authorities discussed therein, regarding the proper designation of confidential matter.

Confidentiality 64

Confidentiality Design Designs Reporting 64

Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., Human Defaults : The most common reason for IP thefts is the errors committed by humans in upholding the requisite information. by using the internet and computers as a medium.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Registering Trademarks 98

SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

To Be or Not To Be (Design): Calcutta HC Sways Against Trend of Denying Design Registrations Over GUIs Image from here Can a GUI be regarded as a Design? Of the new list of defendants who are sought to be impleaded, it was informed that channels of the defendant no. Rochem Separation Systems (India) Pvt.

Advertising 105

Advertising Advertising Confidentiality Trademark 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

” However, Wallshoppe does not allege Defendant knew of the specific acts of infringement at issue here—Sienna Lewis selling products featuring the Palm Design on Defendant’s website. Allegations of “general awareness” are not enough. Buzzfeed, Inc. 2022 WL 16555584 (S.D.N.Y.

Copyright 111

Copyright Social Media Copyright Infringement Publishing 111

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Citing a confidential settlement agreement between the parties, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice , meaning that it cannot be refiled. If defendants happen to have something the plaintiffs want – information, for example – that could encourage a meeting of minds and a mutually beneficial end to hostilities.

Settlement 109

Settlement Confidentiality Copyright Infringement Television 109

SpicyIP

APRIL 18, 2024

Image by storyset on Freepik In a welcome move, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has invited feedback on IP administration in the country by CGPDTM, and the Copyright and GI Registries.

IP 59

IP Confidentiality Designs Design 59

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

As a result of the order for production of documents, Nimitz filed a petition for mandamus with the Federal Circuit, arguing the document production order is inconsistent with legal precedent and requires disclosure of confidential and attorney-client privileged documents based solely on the district court’s vague concerns.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent Confidentiality Settlement 98

Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, tattoos serve as deeply intimate expressions of identity and selfhood, with each design narrating a unique tale and mirroring the innermost musings, sentiments, and escapades of the wearer. Conversely, the confidential settlement reached in S. Victor Whitmill vs. Warner Bros.

Copyright 105

Copyright Fair Use Copyright Law Settlement 105

TorrentFreak

MARCH 11, 2024

ANCINE’s focus on the protection of domestic content is a problem, IIPA informed the USTR. ASPAC also filed an access to information request through which it hoped to obtain “copies of all documents involving the MPA and the use of the Ether platform.” Some issues did remain, however.

Cinema 118

Cinema Reporting Copyright Government 118

SpicyIP

MARCH 17, 2022

Non-patent legal barriers, including barriers to accessing confidential information (such as dossiers submitted to regulatory authorities) and trade secrets, are not addressed in the proposed solution. a license issued as per the proposed solution]. This clarification regarding Article 39.3 The clarifications: Is it really a waiver?

Licensing 141

Licensing Confidentiality Patent Government 141

JD Supra Law

AUGUST 22, 2022

An NDA is just a non-disclosure agreement (which often also includes a non-use clause) that’s designed to protect the discloser’s trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information when this is shared with another party. “NNN” stands for “Non-Disclosure/Non-Use/Non-Circumvention.” By: AEON Law

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Design Designs Patent 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. To safeguard this sensitive information, courts issue protective orders limiting who can access it, under what conditions, and for what purpose. Protective orders are court orders.

Litigation 40

Litigation Confidentiality Patent Design 40

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Means to Shut Down Sites at Certain Times The FT reported that the order obtained by Sky was designed to protect a “broader range of content” from across its programming. We have no clear information to show that was actually the case, but coming up with a hypothetical scenario that fits isn’t too difficult.

Music 120

Music Confidentiality Copyright Copyright Law 120

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Apart from the directions regarding the appointment and designated remuneration of the IE, the IPRD may give the IE such appropriate power to perform such examination or inspection or experiments or tests as may be necessary and for the designated costs. And no, just mentioning “Hot-tubbing” will not suffice.

Intellectual Property 116

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Copying 116