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[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

The IPKat

MAY 12, 2024

The UPCKat trying to keep confidential information confidential in the UPC As part of our UPCKat reporting on the latest UPC developments, the IPKat brings readers a roundup of how the UPC is treating confidentiality and third party access to court documents.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Art Patent Patent Application

Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

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

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Public Domain Business

OpenAI Wants New York Times to Show How Original Its Copyrighted Articles Are

TorrentFreak

JULY 4, 2024

10: Documents sufficient to identify the expressive, original, and human-authored content of each of Your Asserted Works. 11: Documents sufficient to identify the non-expressive, non-original, or non-human-authored content of each of Your Asserted Works. For example, discovery requests no. 10-12 read as follows: NO.

Copyright

Copyright Public Domain Reporting Copyright Infringement

The unbearable lightness of trade secrets and public tenders

The IPKat

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In this case, the nuance is expressed in the context of the balance between the ‘right of information’ of the participants to a public tender and the possible presence of ‘trade secrets’ in the bidding documentation. Based on this, the request for access to the documentation was denied by the contracting authority.

Contracts

Contracts Confidentiality Public Domain Licensing

Unsealed Court Records Unveil Columbia Pictures’ ‘Timeless’ Anti-Piracy Secrets

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Through the MPA, Columbia Pictures requested that certain sensitive documents should be sealed indefinitely. After contacting the court, it appears that this was an oversight so the records were made public shortly after. After the lawsuit ended, several movie studios asked the court to keep sensitive records under seal.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Public Domain Copying Copyright

DataCamp’s IPTV “Scam Judgment” Claims Withdrawn Pending Settlement

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 10, 2023

What typically follows are months of litigation followed by an announcement that there will be no trial because, against all odds, the parties have agreed to settle their differences after confidential negotiations. ” No surprise that DataCamp sees things rather differently.

Settlement

Settlement Confidentiality Copyright Infringement Public Domain

National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA) – III

SpicyIP

JUNE 4, 2023

I tried to get hold of NM-QTA policy document. Considering the confidential nature, it is quite difficult to gather intelligence on the progress made by players in this space. There may be facts which are not in the public domain. I do not think so (or rather I am not sure about it). It is not available online.

Technology

Technology Public Domain Confidentiality

SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 10- April 16)

SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

Bombay High Court clarifies that plaintiff must disclose confidential information to the court in cases where a breach of confidentiality is asserted. The Bombay High Court vacated the ex-parte interim injunction order that was previously granted over a general allegation of breach of confidentiality by the plaintiff’s ex-employees.

Advertising

Advertising Advertising Confidentiality Trademark

Unfashionably Late: Seventh Circuit Rejects Misappropriation Claim Premised On Prototype Created Eleven Years Prior

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

Patent Application Public Domain Designs Design

Key Points from the USPTO’s New Guidance on AI Use

IP Intelligence

JULY 19, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, in Intellectual Property (IP) practices involving documents filed at the USPTO. The USPTO begins with a review of the duties of candor and good faith, confidentiality, and export regulations.

Inventor

Inventor Confidentiality Social Media Public Domain

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain. 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

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain. 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

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist

Impact of other related Intellectual Property rights on the Pharmaceutical Industry

IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

To qualify as a patentable invention, the invention: must not be in the public domain or have been published or used previously; must not be obvious and must involve a technical advancement; and must be capable of being implemented commercially.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Invention Public Domain Patent

Analysing Amazon’s Strategic Approach to Tackle Patent Infringement

IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Patent are valid for the duration of 20 years before coming into public domain) Patent infringement can occur in two ways. It is essential to provide Patent Number, ASIN (Amazon standard Item or identification) Number/Product URL and documents supporting infringing claim. It is also generally available to Amazon Brand Registry.

Patent Infringement

Patent Infringement Patent Cease and Desist IP

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

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. to various entities dealing with the same.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

SpicyIP Tidbit: Revisiting Trade Secrets in the Light of The Delhi High Court’s Decision in the Navigators Logistics Case

SpicyIP

JANUARY 3, 2025

In addition, documents were filed showing communication between the former employees and the competing company discussing confidential data. Thus, in this case it is pertinent to determine whether the data in question can be classified as trade secrets or confidential information. For instance, S.316

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Intellectual Property Public Domain Blogging

Experts and Calcutta High Court IPRD Rules, 2024; A Critique and Discussion

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Delhi IPD Rules and Patent Suit Rules have addressed this by introducing novel methods of expert engagement, such as technical primers, appointing panels of advisors, and establishing confidentiality clubs. Lastly, Confidentiality Club (CC) is an interesting development in the field of IP litigation.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Copying

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[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

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OpenAI Wants New York Times to Show How Original Its Copyrighted Articles Are

The unbearable lightness of trade secrets and public tenders

Unsealed Court Records Unveil Columbia Pictures’ ‘Timeless’ Anti-Piracy Secrets

DataCamp’s IPTV “Scam Judgment” Claims Withdrawn Pending Settlement

National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA) – III

SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 10- April 16)

Unfashionably Late: Seventh Circuit Rejects Misappropriation Claim Premised On Prototype Created Eleven Years Prior

Key Points from the USPTO’s New Guidance on AI Use

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

Impact of other related Intellectual Property rights on the Pharmaceutical Industry

Analysing Amazon’s Strategic Approach to Tackle Patent Infringement

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

SpicyIP Tidbit: Revisiting Trade Secrets in the Light of The Delhi High Court’s Decision in the Navigators Logistics Case

Experts and Calcutta High Court IPRD Rules, 2024; A Critique and Discussion

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