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Freedom to Compete, But at a Cost: Delaware Signals Forfeiture Clauses Could Be a Viable Non-Compete Alternative

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The Delaware Supreme Court recently clarified that forfeiture-for-competition clauses under the Employee Choice Doctrine may be enforceable against a broader range of employees, including middle managers, not just...more

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Equivalence Requires Element-by-Element Proof With Linking Argument

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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court determination that a patent owner had not provided the “particularized testimony and linking argument” required to demonstrate equivalence under the...more

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Cryptocurrency Collective Files Trade Secret Suit to Protect Its Interest in Wu-Tang Clan Album

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Once upon a time in the Eastern District of New York, a cryptocurrency foundation, new owners of the sole copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” filed suit against the album’s former purchaser, Martin Shkreli,...more

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CJEU: Interruption of the forfeiture period only in the case of serious legal action

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Trademark proceedings concerning the rights to the trade name and trademark "HEITEC" were brought before the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH), which in turn referred four questions to the CJEU for a preliminary ruling....more

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ITC Rescinds Seizure & Forfeiture Order after CIT Determines Redesign Does Not Infringe

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A recent decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to temporarily rescind a seizure and forfeiture order after the Court of International Trade (CIT) granted summary judgment of non-infringement for certain...more

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Not All Is Lost for California Employers: Enforce Non-Compete Forfeiture Provisions through ERISA Top Hat Plans?

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Even before the California Supreme Court decided Edwards in 2008, employers knew all too well the woes of attempting to enforce non-competes against California employees. Edwards simply reaffirmed California’s long-standing...more

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How Can You Safely Discuss Your IP with Others?

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As discussed in our previous posts, startups are about capitalizing on ideas, contacts and experience. In the early stages of a startup or pre-startup, founders often socialize their business plan and details about their idea...more

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