Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They stress the importance of maintaining medical information confidentiality to uphold public trust in the healthcare system. This alleged action is seen as a breach of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Continue reading

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality 52

LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2022

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. After all, both parties likely want their sensitive documents protected from disclosure. Not necessarily, at least not in the Fifth Circuit.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Privacy Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

Request return of property and information, in whatever form. 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. __ATA.initDynamicSlot({. reportAd: {.

Advertising 86

Advertising Advertising Art Law 86

Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 59

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 59

The IPKat

JULY 25, 2021

Does the confidential and without privilege nature of a document made in one jurisdiction of a multi-jurisdictional dispute retain that character in parallel proceedings elsewhere? A collective of Katfriends from Stibbe reported on recent patent case law in Belgium, with notable cases in 2020 mostly being of the pharmaceutical variety.

Reporting 73

Reporting Intellectual Property Confidentiality Privacy 73

LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 59

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 59

LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

The Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in California was recently faced with these issues in a case involving claims that one neighbor’s use of surveillance cameras violated the other neighbor’s right to privacy. The Court began with the common law invasion of privacy claim. After discovery, Ms.

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality Law Publishing 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. While absolute secrecy is not required, entrusting confidential information to an AI chatbot seems counterintuitive to maintaining secrecy. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 52

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 52

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This landmark legislation, modeled on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, elevated and expanded trade secret law’s role in the federal intellectual property system. It also parallels and differs from other types of intellectual property—patent, copyright, and trademark—litigation.

Litigation 105

Litigation Intellectual Property Business Government 105

LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2023

Regulation of Electronic Documents: The law emphasizes the legal validity and enforceability of electronic documents. It does not compel individuals to use electronic documents without consent, and certain information may be exempt from the obligation to save documents. These contracts are legally valid and enforceable.

Business 52

Business Advertising Advertising Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The files included ABL’s detailed business plans and documents disclosing ABL’s scientific testing results, experimental designs, patent applications, formulations, manufacturing processes, and marketing strategies.

Business 52

Business Confidentiality Technology Design Patent 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2022

Among other statutory requirements, the DTSA requires that the purported trade secret owner establish that it “t[ook] reasonable measures to keep such information secret.” ” 18 U.S.C. § § 1839(3)(b). ” No. 21-952, at 5. ” Id. at 6 (emphasis in original). ” Id. at 6 (emphasis in original).

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Licensing Litigation 52

LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2022

In exchange for payment, Zou provided Pegasystems with copies of Appian’s confidential software and documentation in violation of confidentiality restrictions that barred him from sharing Appian’s trade secrets. Pegasystems hired Youyong Zou, an employee of a government contractor and former developer for Appian.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Copying Government Privacy 52

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

There is an imperative need to protect them in any case which may include securing the information by labeling it as confidential, ensuring internet security, organizing employee training programs, administering a careful approach towards the selection of respective employees, and planning out legitimate strategies and procedures and many more.

Contracts 52

Contracts Confidentiality Copyright Law Law 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 11, 2021

Trade secrets identified in pleadings and other documents filed with the court may be protected by sealing these filings. Many district courts have local rules setting forth procedures for filing documents under seal. Trade Secret Protection through Sealing Court Records. See, e.g. , C.D. CV-5(a)(7); W.D. Software, LLC v. United Indus.,

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Government Intellectual Property Privacy 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

.” But the District Court did order fairly sweeping relief against one particularly nefarious defendant, one of plaintiff’s former sales representatives.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Law Designs 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In determining whether to keep certain records sealed, Courts must evaluate whether good cause exists to prevent access, balancing “the asserted right of access against the other party’s interest in keeping the information confidential.”

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Privacy Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

REXA argued that Chester and MEA’s actuator incorporated and disclosed confidential designs contained within the prototype Koso developed in 2002. Indeed, eleven years had passed since Chester worked on the actuator prototype, and it was undisputed that he never saw or took any documents with him when he left Koso. REXA appealed.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Public Domain Designs Design 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2021

Invariably, businesses identify this type of information as proprietary and trade secret in their employee confidentiality agreements and handbooks and subject them to duties of confidentiality. ” Whiteslate, LLP , 2021 WL 2826088, at *6. .” ” Whiteslate, LLP , 2021 WL 2826088, at *6. ” Id.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Business Litigation 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

Encourage a culture of confidentiality and compliance. Document the program and implementation. Emphasize the business advantages of new measures when launching the program and focus initially on training to raise awareness of the company’s workforce.

Government 52

Government Business Confidentiality Contracts 52

LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

On June 16, and then on July 6, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a pair of bills that together address privacy and cybersecurity in the state. Protection of Breach Reporting from Freedom of Information Requests.

Reporting 40

Reporting Privacy Business Licensing 40

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After discovering that some of those newly hired engineers had downloaded Wisk confidential documents before their departure to Archer, Wisk brought claims in the District Court for the Northern District of California under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), 18 U.S.C. § § 1836 et seq. ,

Technology 52

Technology Designs Design Marketing 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

(“Mallet”), two veteran employees left Mallet to join its newest competitor, Bundy Baking Solutions (“Bundy”), and took with them hundreds of Mallet documents containing product formulas, technical data, and customer information.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Marketing Marketing 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology 52

Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology 52

Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology 52

Technology Patent IP Invention 52

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

in relation to datasets, processes and decisions made during system development), and should document measures and keep technical documentation up-to-date. This should include publishing transparency reports, instructions for use and relevant technical documentation. AI developers should ensure traceability (e.g.,

Publishing 52

Publishing Government Intellectual Property Technology 52

SpicyIP

JULY 11, 2021

Varsha reported the significant development that the Delhi High Court issued a press release stating its plan to create an Intellectual Property Division (IPD) in the Delhi High Court. IPAB Issue Finally Comes to a Conclusion: Delhi HC Creates Specialist IP Division. Other Posts. News from India.

Moral Rights 105

Moral Rights Journalism Licensing IP 105

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On November 23 rd , Pfizer filed a complaint against former employee Chun Xiao “Sherry” Li in a California federal court alleging that Li pilfered over 12,000 files worth of critical documents and trade secrets. To quell the breach, Pfizer confronted Li who initially gave the appearance of cooperation, according to the suit.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Copying Patent Privacy 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Federal Legislative Developments including the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act and Recent Federal Noncompete Legislation: As the FTC’s proposed ban potentially stalls, bipartisan support for some kind of federal legislation banning or limiting noncompetes has begun to mount. China, Spying and Risks to U.S.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Blogging Journalism Confidentiality 40