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When Is a Trade Secret Accessible? As Soon as It Can Be Reverse Engineered

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Although the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a damages award for trade secret misappropriation and breach of a confidentiality agreement, it found that the district court erred in its determination of when...more

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California Court Strikes Down Overbroad Confidentiality Agreement as a de facto Non-Compete

Trade secrets and other proprietary information can be among a business’ most valuable assets and drive its competitive advantage. It is therefore ordinarily critical that employees be bound by an enforceable agreement that...more

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“Head Start” Damages Affirmed Against Employee Who Started Competitor in China

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An often sought remedy in trade secret cases is unjust enrichment, which DTSA and several uniform state trade secret acts permit plaintiffs to seek for the unlawful benefit received by defendants "that is not addressed in...more

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Belt And Suspenders: Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights Importance Of Using Trade Secret And Patent Protections For IP

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Many companies assume that they need to choose between patent protections or trade secret protections for their intellectual property, thereby foregoing an important tool in their arsenal to protect key company assets....more

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Popular Insulated Cup Manufacturer In Hot Water Over Alleged Trade Secret Misappropriation

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Tervis Tumbler Company, the maker of the infamous insulated tumblers, has found itself in hot water with a former supplier, Trinity Graphic. ...more

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