Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. Recently, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard the bill for informational purposes. The bill is currently pending approval by both chambers.

Copying 133

Copying Design Designs Blogging 133

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 This will remove the outdated requirement for members of the public to attend the IPO’s offices in person or order copies of documents to view this information.

Design 67

Design Designs Government Inventor 67

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Why would any healthcare worker think it’s appropriate to send a diagnosis to anyone other than the patient or a person designated by the patient? Why did Jonae post ZD’s confidential diagnosis on Facebook? The post A Hospital Mailed a Patient’s Confidential Diagnosis to a Rando. Who does that? 3d 330 (Oct.

Confidentiality 93

Confidentiality Privacy Blogging Reporting 93

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARCH 18, 2022

However, when these words are part of a court filing intended to keep information from the public, we have to respond. This information includes documents, source code, and witness testimony regarding the company’s efforts to track online pirates. MarkMonitor Evidence. This accusation is based on evidence from MarkMonitor.

Reporting 145

Reporting Confidentiality Copyright Copyright Infringement 145

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 62

Confidentiality Designs Design Reporting 62

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 Design 52

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 105

Music Confidentiality Privacy Copying 105

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 Design Designs Licensing 75

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 97

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist IP Copyright 97

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

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

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

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 120

Settlement Confidentiality Reporting Copyright Infringement 120

The IPKat

AUGUST 22, 2023

It is possible to find more information here. More information here. More information about the webinar can be found here.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Confidentiality IP Licensing 52

IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. Design Rights: Protect the visual design of products.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Confidentiality 52

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

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. Per Plaintiff’s website, MaddenCo is a privately held family business and has been for over 40 years.

False Advertising 52

False Advertising Confidentiality Copyright Infringement Contracts 52

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

The IPKat

JULY 31, 2024

It might be argued that the most frequently discussed topics in the field of intellectual property are copyright, design law, patents and trade marks. It is confidential, says the Kat Structure of the guide This comprehensive guide is divided into seven sections and an appendix listing selected material references.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Intellectual Property IP Business 60

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 52

Litigation Confidentiality Patent Designs 52

LexBlog IP

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.),

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Invention Business Artistic Work 52

Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Privacy-enhancing technologies are tools and techniques designed to protect users’ personal data and privacy by enabling the analysis and sharing of insights within data, without sharing the data itself. They allow people’s data to be extracted, but not to be tracked back to them, which increases the security of personal information.

Privacy 59

Privacy Technology Due Diligence Intellectual Property 59

Garrigues Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

This is a “by design” requirement which does not specify the appropriate tools for this purpose or how they should be used, leaving it up to individual providers to decide on the most appropriate method. This is unquestionably an advantage that providers should take into account when designing their systems.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Content Creation Design 59

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The post further discusses instances where the confidentiality of commission proceedings may be compromised, thereby jeopardizing their intended purpose. Their primary role is to execute the local commission at the designated location (usually it’s Defendant’s place of business).

Confidentiality 64

Confidentiality Reporting Litigation IP 64

The TTABlog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As to the GDPR, the Board found that the SPO adequately protected any personal information that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) sought to redact from its discovery responses. CME sought to designate either of two individuals as an in-house counsel with access to AEO. Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. Int’l Trade Comm’n , 808 F.2d

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality Litigation Design 52

IP Law 360

MAY 12, 2022

An Arkansas federal judge refused to toss claims that a Texas-based company's owner took part in a scheme to steal confidential information from a graphic design business, finding the court had jurisdiction at this point in the case.

Graphic Design 40

Graphic Design Confidentiality Design Designs 40

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

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. Ninth Circuit’s Decision in Bladeroom.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Public Domain Design 52

Trading Secrets

JANUARY 17, 2023

As an important aside, the court further commented on the parties incorrect assumption that certain summary judgment evidence was filed under seal where pursuant to confidentiality and protective orders designating it as confidential. Background. In March 2017, hospital staffing company Emergency Staffing Solutions Inc. (“ESS”)

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Contracts Design Designs 59

LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Defendants are five former network salespeople of Belle Cosmetics, who plaintiff alleges, helped design and launch a competing product line for a company called Juvanae LLC. Or if the court has to determine how many users included in the Facebook were not network salespeople before confidentiality of the asserted trade secrets is destroyed.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Confidentiality Social Media 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2023

The rules for using AI technology under an enterprise license are likely more permissive than those for consumer-facing AI tools, as the former will likely have broader confidentiality and indemnity protections than the latter. By design, generative AI improves upon its technology by incorporating user prompts in its training data.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Confidentiality IP Copyright Infringement 59