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Rochem v. Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information

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Image accessed from here While there are many factors which result in the success of business organizations, their ability to use sensitive procedures and advanced technology, thereby protecting their confidential information, can be another crucial aspect of remaining competitive in the market. Nirtech Private Limited & Ors. ,

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

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.

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Patent v. Trade Secret: In the Light of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

SpicyIP

During this time, the creator has the right to prevent others from using the invention. the Delhi High Court said that a patent is a property right, which the state grants to inventors in exchange of their covenant to share in detail with the public. Layered approach of protection of same invention. In the case of F.

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Patent and Trade Secret: Never Ending Conundrum

IP and Legal Filings

Patents are there for 20 years where after the expiry they end up being in the public domain. The protection by the trade secrets is generally for those who are not in the domain of other IPs. Those details must be sufficient for a person who is skilled in the relevant technology to make use of the invention.

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My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents?

LexBlog IP

Do You Need Multiple Patents for a Single, Multi-Use Invention? If your invention has multiple innovations or components, you may be wondering whether to file separate patent applications for each innovation or file one application for the entire invention. Does the single invention have different uses?

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

A company should always be aware of any new inventions under development, and it is good practice to investigate the status of any inventions developed by company employees during the past year. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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Prior Art: The Patent Pitfall

Larson & Larson

According to 35 US Code , the prior art counts against you if it is in the public domain before the effective filing date of your invention. It will also count against you if someone else applied for a patent for a thing identical to your invention and was published under section 122(b.) (35

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