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 62

Confidentiality Art Patent Patent Application 62

Trading Secrets

AUGUST 17, 2022

Specifically, the rule provides that “[n]o person may take any action to impede an individual from communicating directly with the Commission staff about a possible securities law violation, including enforcing, or threatening to enforce, a confidentiality agreement. with respect to such communications.”.

Confidentiality 122

Confidentiality Cease and Desist Government Reporting 122

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

While some ISPs did indeed forward Rightscorp’s notices, the anti-piracy company couldn’t balance the books with its settlement model and lost millions of dollars. It seems unlikely that Rightscorp has $15m lying around so whether it will choose to fight or pay a settlement remains to be seen.

Settlement 143

Settlement Copyright Intellectual Property Confidentiality 143

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2021

A pending settlement agreement included a clause that Tusa couldn’t launch or be involved with any similar services. After the apparent demise of Area 51 but in advance of the settlement being finalized, it’s alleged that Tusa launched a close copy of Area 51 called SingularityMedia, which scooped up Area 51’s customers.

Cease and Desist 145

Cease and Desist Settlement Copyright Infringement Copyright 145

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

The party must identify the third-party funder and whether the third-party funder has the right to approve litigation or settlement decisions. The Federal Circuit stayed the document production pending a review of the petition. . The district court then issued a memorandum outlining its concerns.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent Confidentiality Settlement 98

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

IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A Navajo Nation natural resources company is suing a former paralegal in Colorado state court to enforce a settlement requiring the return of confidential documents that she allegedly emailed to herself, accusing the paralegal of "erecting unreasonable roadblocks" to their agreement.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Settlement 52

IP Law 360

JUNE 14, 2024

Littler Mendelson PC this week moved to drop a lawsuit accusing a former associate of stealing confidential documents following a settlement in which the firm agreed to pay her nearly $1 million, though a separate, newer case in which the lawyer accuses Littler of violating that deal remains open.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Settlement 52

TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2022

million was transferred from accounts in violation of the court’s asset freeze but after showing a copy of a contempt motion to the defendants’ council, the defendants plus Beaman engaged in settlement discussions. The related court documents can be found here and here. DISH claims that $3.4

Settlement 143

Settlement Business Branding Brands 143

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Gayduchenko agrees that judgment shall be entered against him “in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000), to be due and payable solely pursuant to the terms set forth in the Parties’ Confidential Settlement Agreement and Release.”

Cease and Desist 145

Cease and Desist Intellectual Property Confidentiality Litigation 145

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

The party must identify the third-party funder and whether the third-party funder has the right to approve litigation or settlement decisions. The Federal Circuit stayed the document production pending a review of the petition. in exchange for” a benefit such as a financial interest contingent on the result of the case.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent Confidentiality Settlement 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Plaintiff opposed the Defendant’s application to file additional documents on the ground that if permitted, the Plaintiff would have to admit or deny the same and the proceedings in the commercial suit will thus be protracted. Delhi High Court decreed the suit as per the terms settlement between the parties. Image from here.

Copyright Infringement 105

Copyright Infringement Registration Settlement Trademark 105

LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2022

botulinum and related highly confidential manufacturing documents,” to develop Hugel’s product. After the ITC’s final determination, the parties announced that they had entered a settlement agreement whereby Evolus agreed to pay milestone and royalty payments to AbbVie and Medytox. inventories. inventories.

Cease and Desist 52

Cease and Desist Confidentiality Settlement Licensing 52

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It generally amounts to more than 50% of the total settlement recovery, acknowledging, at least by basic math, that they are the primary beneficiary of the litigation.). Many start with and later add investors to ongoing funds and matters. Nearly all require oversight and consultation at all key decision points. 8, 2023). [12] 2, 2023). [13]

Litigation 126

Litigation Reporting Settlement Government 126

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. How do stipulated protective orders protect confidential information? What types of restrictions do stipulated protective orders impose on the disclosure and use of confidential information?

Litigation 40

Litigation Confidentiality Patent Designs 40

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Artech, a staffing company specializing in placement for IT staff and project services, was the victim of a ransomware attack in January 2020 that resulted in unauthorized access to confidential information concerning about 30,000 current and former employees.

Settlement 40

Settlement Confidentiality Business Intellectual Property 40

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To alleviate this concern, the Act authorizes the court “to enter such orders and take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate to preserve the confidentiality of trade secrets.” Trade Secret Identification. Criminal Trade Secret Case Management.

Litigation 105

Litigation Intellectual Property Business Government 105

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

No earlier than July 31, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than November 20, 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than June 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than September 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than July 1, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than January 31, 2023 per settlement. January 2021.

Litigation 52

Litigation Settlement Marketing Marketing 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. 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 patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. 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 patent had rights over a blockchain technology that improved the efficiency of certificate insurance and saved the users from the repetitive filing of the same documents demanded by multiple entities. 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

TorrentFreak

APRIL 1, 2022

Companies that file hundreds even thousands of copyright infringement lawsuits with the intention of seeking settlements to avoid trial, are often labeled ‘copyright trolls’ In the United States, the undisputed leader in this space is adult video company Strike 3 Holdings, the owner of brands including Blacked, Tushy, and Vixen.

Copyright 145

Copyright Privacy Registration Confidentiality 145

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. No earlier than 2023 per settlement. Commercial Launch Date. adalimumab-aqvh.

Litigation 52

Litigation Settlement Patent Marketing 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. OxBlue * Want To Know Amazon’s Confidential Settlement Terms For A Keyword Advertising Lawsuit? 1-800 Contacts * Amazon Defeats Lawsuit Over Its Keyword Ad Purchases–Lasoff v.

Trademark 105

Trademark Advertising Advertising False Advertising 105

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, patents protect inventions, whereas copyrights protect written or recorded expressive content; trademarks protect words, symbols, logos, designs, and slogans that identify or distinguish products or services; and trade secrets protect confidential business information.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Technology Journalism IP 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

NY Times : SmileDirectClub to Release Customers From NDAs in Settlement Other Consumer Issues * Pop v. ” * AP : Confidential document reveals key human role in gunshot tech * Ronni Vogelsang , The Failure of FOSTA: Unintended Consequences Outweigh Good Intentions, 44 Univ. Lulifama.com LLC, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 125429 (M.D.

Social Media 98

Social Media Privacy Advertising Advertising 98

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For someone accused of treating classified documents with about the same care as old CVS receipts , Donald Trump is going to great lengths to keep his deposition testimony in a long-running copyright infringement case confidential, redacted, and permanently under seal.

Copyright 96

Copyright Fair Use Music Copyright Infringement 96