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Tier I, Tier II, Time for Experts; The Curious Case of Scientific Advisers, Party Expert and Two Tiered Confidentiality Club 

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This case is crucial to understand not only the novel concept of Confidentiality Clubs in the Indian IP Litigation but also the issues with regard to the composition of such clubs and the accessibility of the members to confidential information vis-a-vis independently appointed Scientific Advisor.

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Bombay HC Clarifies the Contours of Copyright Infringement and Confidentiality Law

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Image of folder tag with text “confidential” Image from here. Saregama India Ltd & Anr deliberated upon the intersection of copyright infringement and confidentiality law and held that ideas cannot be copyrighted but can be protected through the application of confidentiality law. Background.

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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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Federal Circuit Concluded that Operating Manuals Subject to Confidentiality Restrictions are Prior Art Printed Publication

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Background In response to an infringement case filed by Provisur, Weber filed two inter partes review (“IPR”) petitions to invalidate two patents owned by Provisur, based on Weber’s operating manuals and additional references, which the Board instituted. 102(b) because of the confidentiality restrictions associated with the operating manuals.

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(Over) Expanding the Circle: DHC Allows In-house Employees to Access Confidential Documents in InterDigital v. Oppo

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In June 2024, I covered some nuances regarding confidentiality and disclosures in the SB and DB orders passed in InterDigital Technology Corporation vs. Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd ( here and here ). No segregation was made between in-house and external members.

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Court of Appeal grapples with US v UK confidentiality in Autostore v Ocado without prejudice discussions

The IPKat

During the opening remarks of this meeting, Ocado’s solicitor stated that ‘this meeting was a continuation of the confidential and without prejudice discussions between Ocado and AutoStore and that any US law discussions were to be governed by rule 408 of the [US Federal] rules of evidence [FRE 408]. Ocado appealed.

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Belgian Constitutional Court refers 13 questions on DSM Directive to the CJEU

The IPKat

The ruling stays the proceedings and refers 13 questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Their claims and the corresponding questions referred to the CJEU are detailed below. 216/1 (case no. 216/2 (cases nos. 7922 and 7925), XI.228/4 228/4 (cases nos. 7922 and 7927), chapter 4/2 (cases nos. 7924 and 7927), XI.228/10