There have been challenges for plaintiffs to meet the burden of proof in view of the lack of discovery mechanisms in China. Jones Day Partner Haifeng Huang explains how this and other key issues have resulted in past win...more
A trade secret is any information used in one’s business that derives independent economic value from being kept secret. Unlike patents, trade secrets are protected indefinitely for as long as they remain a secret. In the...more
8/19/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Competition ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Confidential Information ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Pleading Standards ,
Proprietary Information ,
SCOTUS ,
Trade Secrets ,
Van Buren v United States
The Situation: China's legislature has recently eased the challenge of prosecuting trade secret misappropriation cases in that country.
The Result: As recently amended, Chinese law now follows some case law developments...more
A trade secret is any information used in one's business that derives independent economic value from being kept secret. Unlike patents, trade secrets are protected indefinitely for as long as they remain a secret. In the...more
8/12/2020
/ Burden of Proof ,
Competition ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Confidential Information ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Damages ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Evidence ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Trade Secrets