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A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
Fenwick & West LLP

Georgia Appellate Court Opens the Door for Trade Secret Misappropriation Suits Against State Entities

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In Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia v. One Sixty Over Ninety, the Georgia Court of Appeals held recently that a state entity is not immune from trade secret claims brought under the Georgia Trade Secrets...more

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In re: Muhs “Willful and Malicious” Does Not Mean “Willful and Malicious”

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In In re Muhs, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit was called upon to decide whether “the meaning of ‘willful and malicious’ under Alaska law is identical to the meaning of ‘willful and malicious’ under...more

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Raytheon Company v. Indigo Systems Corporation, FLIR Systems Incorporated

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Federal Curcuit Summaries - Before Chen, Newman and Dyk. Appeal from the Eastern District of Texas. Summary: The Texas Theft Liability Act (TTLA), which awards attorney’s fees to the prevailing party, does not permit...more

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The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act vs. The California Uniform Trade Secrets Act

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Although some version of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“UTSA”) has widely been adopted by most states, including California, variations among the versions and related judicial interpretation has led to...more

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