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A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
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Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 - Part 2

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This is the second article in our two-part series on Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0, focusing on the legal implications and potential liabilities manufacturers face from cyberattacks, as well as practical...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: September 202

The HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) are notifying 946,801 people whose protected health information or other personally identifiable information...more

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[Webcast Transcript] From Breach to Insight: Incident Response & PII Recovery

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Editor’s Note: In this informative webcast, Christopher Wall, DPO and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics at HaystackID, moderates a compelling discussion titled “From Breach to Insight: Incident Response and PII...more

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What Can a Court Do When Someone Violates the Secrecy of Trade Secrets?

When someone violates the secrecy of a company’s trade secrets, what can the company do about it? Writing a sternly worded cease and desist letter is often a good first step that we recommend to clients, however it must be...more

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[Event] Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference - March 20th - 22nd, Philadelphia, PA

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The practice of law is changing, from where we practice to how we preserve and present evidence. At DRI’s Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Super Conference, you will learn about generational differences impacting...more

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Arizona trade secret law

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Most states have a law that protects trade secrets. California, for example, has CUTSA (California Uniform Trade Secret Act). Arizona has the Arizona Uniform Trade Secrets Act ("AUTSA") found in chapter 4 of title 44 of the...more

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[Webcast Transcript] Proper Hygiene Matters: Three Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection Challenges and Solutions

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Editor’s Note: HaystackID hosted an educational webcast on March 15, 2023, to discuss the growing importance of cyber and data hygiene in the context of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. The webcast focused on how...more

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Cybersecurity and eDiscovery: What you need to know about your vendor

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Baker McKenzie recently released their sixth annual edition of ‘The Year Ahead: Global Disputes Forecast’ in which senior legal and risk leaders share what they expect to see in the coming year. From an overarching...more

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How to Improve Information Governance and Cyber Security

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Australian government research shows cyber-crime is costing the Australian economy approximately $3.5 billion a year. In fact, the government is considering whether to impose personal liability on corporate directors for...more

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Financial Daily Dose 4.7.2021 | Top Story: IMF Boosts Economic Growth Projections But Warns of Uneven Post-Pandemic Recovery

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Though raising projections for overall economic growth over the next 2 years, the IMF warned this week that “an uneven rollout of vaccines” threatens to add to concerns about a “K-shaped” economic recovery on a global scale. ...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 2, Issue 6

Binance Probed by CFTC Over Whether U.S. Residents Traded - "Binance, which has an office in Singapore but says it lacks a single corporate headquarters, hasn’t been accused of misconduct and the investigation may not lead...more

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Privacy Developments in China, Singapore and Hong Kong

International companies should keep in mind recent developments coming out of Asia on the privacy front. Chinese authorities are reported to be confiscating smartphones at the border to install surveillance apps. Companies...more

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Protecting Your Trade Secrets in the UK

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The Situation: Protecting intangible property can be extremely challenging, but significant and effective tools are available under English law to minimize significant harm to entities that have been victimized by a data...more

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Privacy and Data Security Client Alert | February 2019

Google Receives Record GDPR Fine - Marking the first major penalty against a U.S. tech company under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the French data-protection authority, CNIL, has fined Google a record $57...more

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The Fine Print – Winter 2019

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In the latest edition of The Fine Print we highlight our Melbourne attorneys in addition to articles covering intellectual property due diligence, protecting your personal information in light of the Starwood/Marriott data...more

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Vulnerable Vendors: Automakers’ Data Breach Highlights Importance of Vendor Cybersecurity

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This summer, several automakers, including Tesla, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen learned that their closely held trade secrets were readily available on the internet. The source? An unprotected back-up server....more

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A New Month, A New Compliance Deadline In The European Union: What Businesses Need To Know About The EU Trade Secrets Directive

Just days after the European Union’s widely-discussed new data privacy regulations, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), took effect on May 25, 2018, another EU-wide legal change quietly occurred.  ...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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As we hold our breaths at the opening bell to see if last week’s volatility continues, we consider the impact of computer-driven index funds on that market rollercoaster....more

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Is There Automatic Civil Liability For A Data Breach?

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No! It is a common misconception among the general public that someone always has to pay when there is a data breach. It is understandable that individuals affected by a data breach will be upset, distraught, and even angry....more

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Defending Trade Secrets In The Gig Economy

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Waking up to news of another major data breach seems to have become a daily routine. On the front pages and cable news, we hear about hackers, rogue governments, and shadowy figures involved with these data breaches. But too...more

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Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Company's Secrets?

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A decade ago, I litigated a trade secret/unfair competition dispute between two large plastics manufacturers. The Plaintiff was based in southwest Florida, the Defendant in southern Alabama. The factual dispute is...more

Orrick - Trade Secrets Group

Back to School Edition: Trade Secrets Go Off to College

After the long break, students have returned to colleges and universities across the country where they will trade late summer nights out with friends for tossing Frisbees on the quad.  As classes begin, we at TSW wanted to...more

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Cyber Insurance: Get What You Pay For              

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Due to the increasing number of successful and attempted cyber-attacks and increased government scrutiny surrounding protection of confidential information, companies cannot ignore the various risks associated with potential...more

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U.S. Steel ITC Case Alleging Chinese Government Hacked Its Network and Stole Its Secret Formulas May Be Revived

First, a little background for those unfamiliar with the wonderful world of the International Trade Commission (ITC). Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1337) prohibits “unfair methods of competition and...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2017

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A Smooth Patch in a Rough Road? Governmental Transition and Intellectual Property - Whenever a new Congress convenes, some IP issues come to the fore while others take a back seat. Transition to a new administration in the...more

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