SpicyIP

JUNE 19, 2024

Regarding the disclosure of documents for FRAND rate determination, InterDigital sought the disclosure of license agreements between Xiaomi and third-party SEP holders such as Ericsson and Orange SA on the grounds of its relevance to determining the FRAND rates.

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Licensing Technology Patent 59

IPilogue

JULY 21, 2021

Kok, accessed more than 7,000 Motorola documents prior to joining Chinese rival company, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (“Hytera Corp.”). assembled a digital two-way radio business largely deploying Motorola’s research and development, such as source code and confidential technical documents. Kok, and G.S Hytera Corp.

Confidentiality 105

Confidentiality Intellectual Property Technology Copyright Law 105

Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In simple terms, trade secrets are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) granted on confidential or sensitive info, which may be licensed or sold. Generally, any confidential piece of business info that provides a competitive edge to a company or firm and isn’t known to others may be safeguarded as a trade secret.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Public Domain Business 119

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 Designs Design Copying 93

Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (abbreviated as NDA) is a legal document signed to safeguard the previously-mentioned sensitive information. Therefore, many companies are way too vigilant about protecting their IP assets.

Business 105

Business Confidentiality IP Intellectual Property 105

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

A quick glance at last week – Madras HC accepts a US District Court’s Letter Rogatory to furnish confidential information, a look at Functional Fallacies in Thomson Reuters vs Ross Intelligence and many more. We also have the initiation of our attempt to bring IP conversations to wider audiences through multilingual writing!

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Trademark Copyright Infringement Music 59

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In a market saturated with tens of thousands of games spanning dozens of genres, videogamers don’t have to look far to find the next big challenge to conquer. Both were directly involved in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of cheats, the gaming companies claim.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Softgel: The Errors of Comity The Madras High Court accepted a Letter Rogatory from The US District Court in Delaware directing India-based Softgel Healthcare to furnish confidential information to the US Court. The defendants argued that the plaintiffs were engaging in a fishing and roving inquiry into confidential business information.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Trademark Copyright Infringement Music 52

The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the consequentials hearing judgment [2023] EWHC 138 , the Judge dealt with (1) royalty payments; (2) costs; (3) confidentiality; and (4) permission to appeal. Of the most interesting to this Kat was the treatment of costs (well, some of them), confidentiality and permission to appeal.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Contracts Licensing Inventor 52

SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

application of Section 8(1)(d) by the CIC and argues that the thesis is a public document as per UGC guidelines which cannot be withheld from the public. University’s duty to disclose a thesis – a Public document. Thus, it is clear that the PhD thesis is a public document by both JMI’s Ordinance and the UGC Act and regulations.

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Patent Application Invention Confidentiality Copyright Law 131

IP Law 360

APRIL 11, 2023

A Texas judge has refused to grant Nestle's request for sanctions against two Mexican food distributors' "harassing behavior" in a lawsuit over gray-market versions of its Nescafé drink products, though it allowed Nestlé to keep certain documents confidential.

Marketing 40

Marketing Marketing Confidentiality 40

IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While many see China’s AI policies as a cover to curb freedoms and control society, the reality is that China is an active AI developer in a thriving market for AI applications in both the trade and industrial sectors. China is at the forefront of the AI development race.

Intellectual Property 113

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Ownership IP 113

Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Boston Beer is a brewer and marketer of beers, malt beverages, and hard ciders, known for its Samuel Adams and Angry Orchard products. Downeast is a rival maker and marketer of similar products, namely its eponymous cider. Shortly thereafter, he became a Senior Vice President of Marketing at Downeast.

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Marketing Marketing Contracts 59

SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

Protecting trade secrets under copyright law, Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to the plaintiff, restricting the defendant from marketing and selling its market research reports. Delhi High Court forms a confidentiality club to facilitate access to commercially sensitive documents.

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Art Invention Patent Application Marketing 104

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2021

In October 2020, a confidential settlement was reached, which included a clause for Tusa not to create or be involved in any other similar services. “As Plaintiffs point out, Defendant’s activities also expand the market for infringing services, which causes further harm to Plaintiffs. It later disappeared.

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Cease and Desist Settlement Copyright Infringement Copyright 145

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The trouble is, you have internal documents relevant to the trial that you really don’t want the other side to see. If they see it, they might found out about a corner of the market that they have overlooked, a technology You run a business and you want to run a case against a competitor.

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Confidentiality Litigation Marketing Marketing 40

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Boston Beer is a brewer and marketer of beers, malt beverages, and hard ciders, known for its Samuel Adams and Angry Orchard products. Downeast is a rival maker and marketer of similar products, namely its eponymous cider. Shortly thereafter, he became a Senior Vice President of Marketing at Downeast.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Marketing Marketing Contracts 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

The DPIAs must: “document any risk of material detriment to children that arises from the data management practices of the business identified in the data protection impact assessment.” Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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Designs Design Copying Blogging 133

Michael Geist

JULY 30, 2021

The proposed legislation would then incorporate a wide range of reporting requirements, some of which would be subject to confidentiality restrictions, so the companies would be precluded from notifying affected individuals. The perspective on OCSs is clear from the very outset.

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Government Privacy Reporting Social Media 145

Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This therefore reduces the realistic possibility of finding this document of the state of the art that anticipates the novelty of the subject-matter granted by the EPO, because, generally speaking, the searches and examination carried out by the EPO are of very high quality. the patented products or processes.

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Public Use Patent Invention Art 98

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 19, 2024

While many of the pretrial documents, including witness lists, remain confidential and under seal, here’s what I can tell you so far: The Trial Will Be Short (Supposedly) Trial is scheduled to last only five days, which is pretty quick considering the complexity of the issues involved. Plaintiffs’ second expert, James E.

Copyright 135

Copyright Fair Use Copying Marketing 135

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Nezar Saeed Hammo allegedly acted as Alfa’s marketing manager while Mohammed Abu Oun was identified as the company’s general manager. Then on May 21, 2021, Alfa TV marketing manager Nezar Saeed Hammo filed for bankruptcy in Florida. DISH alleged that the men and Alfa TV Inc. Within days DISH moved to hold Alfa TV Inc.

Copyright Infringement 138

Copyright Infringement Litigation Copyright Confidentiality 138

IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. This audit should involve a thorough review of your products, services, marketing materials, and business processes to identify all forms of IP that need protection. Design Rights: Protect the visual design of products.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Confidentiality 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

TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2022

That included a confidential settlement, an agreed final judgment, a permanent injunction, plus an agreement from Beaman to be bound by that injunction. The related court documents can be found here and here. DISH claims that $3.4 That hasn’t gone to plan. DISH Obtains Evidence From Jailhouse Phone Recordings.

Settlement 143

Settlement Business Brands Branding 143

SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

The court held that since it does not have the statistical data regarding market presence of other pharmaceutical compounds, the brand names that ends with “Dex” and when one removes from the cited examples the products containing dexamethasone and dextromethorphan, the remaining examples cannot make out a case u/s 17(2).

Advertising 105

Advertising Advertising Confidentiality Trademark 105

IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Introduction In the quickly developing scenery of the recent business the startups stand as the indications of modernization which brings the new concepts and fresh products or the amenities to the market. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. Trade Secrets.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property Government Invention Branding 98

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2022

Undisclosed information, generally including trade secret or confidential information including formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process requires heavy protection. The management of innovative risk should be effectively considered while gaining a competitive edge over the market.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Patent Intellectual Property Inventor 52

IP.com

AUGUST 19, 2024

A comprehensive IP strategy not only protects a company’s intangible assets but also drives business growth and market positioning. Effective IP management requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates innovation, marketing, human resources, procurement, financial, and legal considerations.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The content disclosed within the provisional application is kept confidential until the complete disclosure is made. This additional period can be utilized to plan the introduction of the invention in the market or against any opposition that is anticipated. The same would mean securing billions’ worth of cash.

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Patent Application Patent Inventor Invention 105

Intepat

JULY 4, 2024

These regulations do not provide for a new regulation, rather discuss the risks associated with using AI for drafting, filing and interacting with the documents and USPTO systems. Additionally, it also provides for measures that remedy those risks and deals with the issue of confidentiality and national security.

Trademark 52

Trademark Confidentiality Intellectual Property Trademark Law 52

Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Similar to a Terms of Use Agreement , AUPs are legal documents that help protect organizations from users taking potential legal actions against them. For example, creative teams and marketing teams may need greater access to certain social media websites to look for trends. Who uses AUPs & Why are they necessary?

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Social Media Reporting Business Fair Use 97

Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. Increased Market Value: Patents significantly increase a startup’s market value by providing a competitive edge and boosting investor confidence. Organizations must carefully consider to consider these options when protecting their inventions.

Patent 52

Patent Intellectual Property Confidentiality Invention 52

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Sticking to this resolution would include a review of standard independent contractor and employment agreements to confirm they have proper assignment language and confidentiality provisions.

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The protection of the trade secrets (the specific and confidential information about the production of the company and give the business a competitive advantage in the industry) can be legalized under major sub pars including: Patents – the protection comes with time strain. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely.

Ownership 97

Ownership Copyright Trademark Contracts 97

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The “‘reasonable inquiry’ may comprise reviewing documents that are submitted to or received from other Government agencies, including the FDA.” If, upon review, “any reviewed document is material to the patentability of a pending matter before the Office. Preserving confidentiality and privilege.

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Patent Prosecution Due Diligence Inventor Reporting 76

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That company recruited individual, unrelated private citizens to sign legal documents as patent “owners”, offering to generate “passive income” for them as part of a litigation-funded investment. [27] Government Accountability Office, Third Party Litigation Funding: Market Characteristics, Data, and Trends, GAO-23-105210 (Dec.

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