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30 million is a BIG number! That is the estimated number of employment contracts that could be impacted by the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning non-competes, if it goes into effect on September 4, 2024, as...more
Continuing our series on electric vehicle (EV) trade secret litigation, see here and here, a California judge has tentatively given Tesla the green light to proceed with a trial against rival Rivian in March of 2025. This...more
As we all await rulings on the lawsuits challenging the FTC’s Noncompete Rule (one of which may be decided later today), we provide an update on the Knicks/Raptors trade secret case that we previously discussed on EBG’s...more
Electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5 million higher than in 2022, a 35% increase in one year. The rise in demand for electric vehicles (“EVs”) has prompted many companies to enter the EV battery space. Given the rapid...more
Zunum Aero, Inc. v. The Boeing Company et al., No. 2:21-CV-00896-JLR, (W.D. Wash. May 30, 2024) - A Washington jury recently issued a $72 million verdict in favor of Zunum Aero Inc. (“Zunum”), a now-defunct aerospace...more
When thinking of archetypal unicorns in the technology sector, carbon capture is rarely top of mind. However, a December report by McKinsey & Co. stated that global investment in carbon capture technologies is predicted to...more
Like most states, North Carolina law protects employers from misappropriation of confidential and proprietary trade secrets. Last month, the North Carolina Business Court (a division of the Superior Court that handles complex...more
In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering fair competition and empowering workers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule last week to ban noncompete agreements nationwide. This ruling may carry profound...more
Plaintiff zvelo is a Colorado-based organization that has developed a database of category-based website URLs that is incorporated into various network security and web filtering vendor offerings....more
Are customer/client lists protectable trade secrets in Arkansas? It depends. Answering this question involves looking closely at the facts and circumstances of each situation. There is some case law examining the legal...more
Trade secrets have become a de facto intellectual property right for securing valuable artificial intelligence information. Despite regulatory trends toward greater transparency of AI models, federal policy acknowledges,...more
GPL (General Public License) is one of the widely used licenses for open-source software. GPL requires derivative code based on GPL open-source code to also be distributed under GPL, ensuring open-source availability. This...more
As technology continues to evolve, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations is reshaping the way we approach standard tech transactions. The traditional pillars of contract negotiation –...more
Patents are increasingly being used to protect innovation in the food technology space. Food technology companies should carefully decide whether to use patents or trade secrets to protect their proprietary assets. ...more
Generally, an employer owns all rights in software code created by its employee in the scope of their employment. As outlined in the last edition of this series, this general rule typically applies to independent contractors...more
Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts, and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more
The New York Knicks just sued their former employee and his new employer, the Toronto Raptors, in a case that can teach employers a lot about trade secret misappropriation. The August 21 lawsuit accuses their Eastern...more
In the world of scientific research and development, sharing materials between organizations is a common practice. However, when such sharing involves proprietary materials or intellectual property, it becomes important to...more
1. What is the statutory authority for trade secret protection in your state? In 1994, Ohio adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“OUTSA”), Ohio R.C. § 1333.61, et seq. The OUTSA provides for various remedies to protect...more
A recent trade secret matter pending in federal court in California shows the pitfalls of a company’s failing to do trade secret asset management before filing a trade secret lawsuit, and also highlights some important...more
In recent years unexpected supply chain disruptions made it difficult for some automotive suppliers to manufacture components needed to fulfill their downstream orders on time and on budget. Although looking to alternate...more
It is often said that the best defense is a good offense. That is certainly true if you are an employer conducting a risk assessment of potential employee defections that could expose your company to losses of valuable...more
With the now ubiquitous use of data in advertising, it’s more important than ever to understand data as a business asset and how it can be claimed, protected, and managed. Join us for our November Advertising Law webinar...more
Employers today are coming to terms with what has developed into full-time remote or hybrid work arrangements for many workers. However, you should recognize that the rise of these work arrangements may create additional...more
What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Does it matter that you hired an engineer for your game in another country? What’s a PIIA? Wilson Sonsini Partners Jason Storck and Barath Chari know...more