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Employee Mobility and Trade Secrets in the Golden Era of Life Sciences Innovation

The life sciences sector is in its “golden era” of innovation with the convergence of disciplines—including genetics, immunology, cell biology, and artificial intelligence—changing the speed, efficiency, and cost at which...more

WilmerHale

Untangling The Legal Complexities Of Trade Secrets And AI

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With broad adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools, some commentators have suggested that trade secret law is the best means for protecting innovations. Looking to trade secret law to protect AI is facially...more

Smith Anderson

WHITE PAPER | 2023 Year-End Review: Key Trade Secret Developments

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A trade secret is any information used in one’s business that derives independent economic value from not being generally known. Trade secrets, unlike patents, are protected indefinitely for as long as they remain a secret....more

MoFo Tech

Top 10 Considerations In Licensing Cleantech Innovations

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Spurred by both planetary and economic needs, the industry commonly referred to as “cleantech”—short for “clean technology”—has been on the rise. Current estimates predict clean energy technologies could dominate oil and gas...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - June 6th - 7th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law returns for another exciting year with curated content showcasing powerful women in intellectual property. During this IP-focused conference, women...more

Hanzo

Understanding IP: What Is It and Why It’s Important For Your Enterprise

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Your company’s intellectual property (IP) is its most valuable asset—but are you doing enough to protect it? If someone challenges your ownership, will you be ready and able to respond quickly and decisively with proof that...more

Erise IP

Six IP New Year’s Resolutions to Adopt in 2022

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New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for one’s personal growth. In the new year, your company also has an opportunity to become the best version of itself. Here are six straightforward steps you can take to better protect...more

Dickinson Wright

[Webinar] Protecting Software Intellectual Property in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies - November 3rd, 12:00 pm -...

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Technical advancements, in both vehicle electrification and automation, are increasingly focused on software innovations, while the focus on hardware innovations appears to be somewhat diminished. Protecting intellectual...more

Smart & Biggar

IP and clean technology: Tips for companies focused on resource recovery in a circular economy

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As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, Canadian companies developing resource recovery models need to consider how to integrate IP protection into their overall strategic plan to succeed in...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Patent Protection in the FoodTech Space

The FoodTech industry is highly competitive and it can be challenging for companies to maintain a competitive edge. One way a FoodTech company can remain competitive is to seek patent protection for their innovations. This...more

Jones Day

Protecting AI Innovations Through Trade Secrets and Patent Protection

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AI is becoming ubiquitous across all industries. AI systems and services are embedded in everyday products and services, including Amazon's Alexa, Netflix streaming services, and Nest smart thermostats. AI systems are also...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Patenting Considerations for SBIR Awardees

Awardees of funding from the Small Business Innovative Research (“SBIR”) program face unique strategic questions as they plan their intellectual property development. Like all companies, SBIR awardees must decide whether to...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Fact-Specific Inquiry: Deciding Between Trade Secret and Patent Protection

Innovations that are eligible for patent protection are often vital to a company’s revenue stream and profitability, but in some cases, opting for trade secret protection is a better strategic choice. Although some types...more

Jones Day

JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Artificial Intelligence: The Growing Role of AI on Patents

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The emergence of artificial intelligence-related technology as a means of innovation has led to uncertainties for companies across industries, primarily because U.S. patent law has historically held that intellectual property...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

How Do We Thrive Together: Understanding the “Yours, Mine, and/or Ours” of Intellectual Property Rights in Joint Development...

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Collaboration is a key strategy for growth of many companies in certain sectors, such as energy, technology, and life sciences, where research and development is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage, but can be...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Increasing Importance of Trade Secrets and Trade Secret Asset Management Explained

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Trade secrets have, up until recently, been somewhat ignored. When I started to pay attention to trade secrets, some of my colleagues and contacts probably thought that I was mad. ...more

Orrick - Trade Secrets Group

To Patent Or Not To Patent? Preserving Trade Secret Status During Prosecution

Amid a growing body of unsettled law regarding the patentability of software and business methods patents, companies are increasingly choosing to maintain their valuable innovations as trade secrets rather than risk a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

California Public Disclosure Rule May Mean Trouble for Insurtech

• Insurtech start-ups are using technology to improve the underwriting process and obtain a competitive advantage. • The CDI’s new legal opinion clarifies that even proprietary underwriting rules must be available to the...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Balancing Creativity With Exclusivity: How Companies Encourage Innovation While Protecting Intellectual Property

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On Friday, May 18, Eric Barton participated in a panel discussion at the 2018 ITechLaw World Technology Conference, updating attorneys from around the globe on the latest developments in cyber vulnerabilities and crime. In...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The Defend Trade Secrets Act: Significant Recent Changes to Intellectual Property Law May Provide New Avenues for Protecting...

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), marking one of largest changes to intellectual property law since the America Invents Act of 2011. This legislation will allow companies...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Issues 2016 Special 301 Report

On April 27th, Ambassador Michael B.G. Froman, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), issued the 2016 Special 301 Report. According to the USTR website, "[i]ntellectual property is a critical source of economic growth and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

The Upcoming Implementation of the Italian Patent Box Regime

Several press articles in recent weeks have anticipated the upcoming enactment of the Ministerial Decree which will eventually implement the Italian Patent Box regime. The Ministry of Economics and Finance announced on 29...more

Snell & Wilmer

Protecting food industry innovations as the scope of patentable subject matter narrows

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Strong intellectual property increases the value of a company. Copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets are some avenues to protect intellectual property, but understanding when they’re available and understanding...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Issues 2014 Special 301 Report

On April 30th, Ambassador Michael B.G. Froman, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued the 2014 Special 301 Report. According to the USTR website, the "USTR is fully committed to unlocking opportunity for those Americans to...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Pizza And Trade Secrets: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Commerce Department released a report titled "Intellectual Property and the U.S. Economy: Industry in Focus," which made clear the following point...more

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