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Our Case of the Week this week is barely a patent case. It is largely a case involving alleged trade secrets misappropriation in the semiconductor manufacturing space. ...more
As technology becomes more prevalent in business, the need to understand intellectual property has become of paramount importance. Broadly speaking, intellectual property describes intangible assets that are subject to...more
In nearly every business transaction, some degree of confidential information is exchanged. Whether it involves financial data, a client list, proprietary code or strategic plans, that information only has value if it remains...more
The plaintiff, John Snyder, worked for a life insurance company from December 2006 to August 2016....more
Deciding to sell your private food and beverage company can be a life-changing step. Sellers of these companies are often entrepreneurs who have spent years building a successful business but have little to no experience with...more
In recent weeks, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its scrutiny of non-compete agreements—most notably through its enforcement action against Gateway Services and letters sent to major health care employers....more
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Several recent legal disputes in the AI sector underscore how quickly a company’s most valuable assets can be put at risk when an employee departs....more
In Bivens v. Zep, Inc., a customer engaged in unwanted romantic advances towards a former employee. The employee sued the employer for harassment and hostile work environment under federal law, asserting that the employer...more
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In the era of globalization, companies are increasingly reliant on complex international supply chains to design, manufacture, and distribute their products. These extended partnerships—with contract manufacturers, component...more
Since the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act ("DTSA") in 2016, courts have increasingly addressed the nuance of negative trade secrets—information about what does not work, often referred to as "negative know-how."...more
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A California state jury awarded Propel Fuels, Inc. $604.9 million in damages after finding Phillips 66 Company liable for trade secret misappropriation. Propel Fuels, Inc. v. Phillips 66 Co., Case No. 22CV007197 (Cal. Oct....more
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