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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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Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter - January 2024

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Welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter, a publication containing updates about legal developments in the United States that may be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the...more

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UK trade sanctions: a new enforcement body and “tougher” monetary penalties

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The UK is creating a new Office for Trade Sanctions Implementation, which will sit within the Department for Business and Trade and will be responsible for the civil enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime (i.e....more

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What Employers Should Know About Protecting Confidential Information in England

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Confidential information is one of a business’ most prized and valuable assets. However, it is rarely something that can be locked in a safe, because employees often require access to it for the purposes of carrying out their...more

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New Joiners Bringing Confidential Information – Managing the Risks for Recruiting Employers

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Introduction - Employers whose new recruits bring with them potentially confidential information from their prior employment need to be mindful of the risks of claims from an individual’s previous employer, not just on the...more

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JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Trade Secret Enforcement in the United Kingdom

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Trade secret misappropriation matters in the United Kingdom are governed by the EU's Trade Secrets Directive, which stipulates basic requirements for protection and enforcement across Europe. Partner Rebecca Swindells talks...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

(Trail)Finders Keepers: The English Courts Shine A Light On The UK Trade Secrets Laws

Trade secrets in the UK are protected by both a longstanding equitable duty of confidence and, only very recently, a specific set of regulations. Since the 2018 Trade Secrets Regulations came into force, the question has been...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law for 2019 & 2020

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Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2019 & 2020 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law. Here’s what you need to know to keep abreast of the ever-changing law...more

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NDA and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance and Other Agreements – What Should Employers be Doing Now?

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The debate continues in the United Kingdom as to how non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements should be regulated to combat their abuse, particularly in cases of harassment and discrimination. In this OnPoint we consider...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 8.28.2019 | Top Story: British PM to Suspend Parliament in Bid to Push Through Brexit

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Man-of-the-people PM Boris Johnson is set to as the Queen to suspend parliament for 5 weeks in an attempt to squeeze the time for opposition to the October 31st Brexit deadline, a move that’s prompting concerns about a...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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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2019

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Avoiding the Top 5 Potholes for Autonomous Transportation Startups - Autonomous transportation technology was widespread at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. Advances in object identification, mapping, machine learning,...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Bracing For Brexit: IP Considerations To Deal With No Deal

The United Kingdom is likely to exit the European Union on either March 29, 2019, or on December 31, 2020, depending on whether there is “a deal” (there’s always a chance the parties extend the negotiations or the UK revokes...more

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Effect of a “No-Deal” Brexit on IP in the UK

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The UK government’s technical notices provide some certainty for holders of cross-border copyrights, trade marks, patents and other IP rights. On 24 September 2018, the UK government published a series of technical notices...more

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[Event] 11th Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation - February 26 - 27, 2019 - Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam

The annual gathering exploring the inherently complex and continually contentious pharma and biotech patent litigation - Life Science patent litigation filings are predicted to rise at new levels. Be part of the only event...more

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UK Adopts New Trade Secret Regulations: Are Your Trade Secrets Protected?

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Imagine you’ve just found out that one of your ex-employees has joined a competitor and has shared your most important trade secret with them. What legal protection do you have?...more

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UK Adopts New Trade Secrets Litigation

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As a special feature of our blog—guest postings by experts, clients, and other professionals—please enjoy this blog entry from Jeremy Morton, Partner at Harbottle & Lewis LLP, London, UK....more

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Trade Secrets: UK implements EU Directive on time, but uncertainties remain

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On Saturday, 9 June 2018, with little or no fanfare, the UK’s Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018 No. 597) came into force.  ...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | March 2018 #2

US, EU Near Agreement on Shellfish Trade - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to allow the import of raw bivalve molluscan shellfish—including clams, mussels, oysters and scallops—harvested in the...more

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UK Reveals Its Future Approach To Trade Secrets

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The UK government has finally launched a consultation on its proposed “Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc) Regulations 2018,” in advance of the June 9, 2018, deadline to implement the EU Trade Secrets Directive of 2016....more

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UKIPO consultation paper contains unexpectedly wide-ranging proposals on new trade secrets law (responses by 16 March 2018)

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The UKIPO has this week issued a consultation paper on the proposed UK Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018. The consultation seeks the views of interested parties on the draft Regulations which are intended to...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Brexit - Legal Implications

In our latest memorandum, we have briefly outlined some of the main legal implications of Brexit according to different models, including the EEA model. In light of recent comments made by Theresa May, it is unlikely that...more

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Top trade secret developments in 2017 for ADG companies

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Trade secrets form one of the most valuable assets of technology companies. The protection of trade secrets is widely seen as essential to foster innovation and economic growth. This past year, both the United States (U.S.)...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Employment Matters – UK - March 2017

There Is No Implied Term Waiving the Obligation To Repay a Loan in a Voluntary Redundancy Situation - Employers who advance sums to employees, such as relocation costs, will often try to claw back those sums in the event...more

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Alert: What US Lawyers Should Know About Protecting Confidential Information in the UK

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Confidential information can be one of a business's most prized and valuable assets, regardless of the industry in question. However, it is rarely something which can be locked in a safe because employees often require access...more

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How BREXIT Will Affect Intellectual Property

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As everyone knows, in June, the United Kingdom passed the BREXIT referendum (driven by British voters), voting to exit the European Union. What affect does BREXIT have on intellectual property rights in the United Kingdom...more

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