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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 25 – December 1)

SpicyIP

Other Posts Book Launch: Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law (December 4, 2024) Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law by Adarsh Ramanujan, FCIArb is being released on December 4, 2024 at the Delhi High Court. In this post by Kartikeya S.,

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Be Careful Not to Unintentionally Bargain Away the Right to File IPRs

The IP Law Blog

Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. For clarity, this covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, patent infringement litigations, declaratory judgment actions, patent validity challenges before the U.S.

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Defending Design Patents

Patently-O

So these studies can’t tell us much about what’s going on in the Federal Circuit era, unless one assumes—unreasonably—that the Federal Circuit didn’t meaningfully change design patent law. those not filed through the Hague System) are kept confidential and unpublished unless and until they issue as patents.

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Huawei and Verizon Settle Their Battle

IP and Legal Filings

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Image Source: gettyimages]. Chinese market.

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FRAND licensing: the conciliation procedure proposed by the European Parliament in connection with SEP patents

Garrigues Blog

Recent judgments handed down in the US, China, UK and Germany illustrate the complexity of this subject that affects both patent law as well as competition law. The conciliation procedure will be conducted in English unless the parties decide otherwise.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable.