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The automaker was dealt a blow by the Federal Circuit in its dispute with a software developer, in a ruling with implications for how much in trade secrets damages plaintiffs can recover.
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While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
In force since 1995, the trade agreement’s blanket IP provisions are being challenged by emerging technologies and the different needs of individual countries, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships.
CK v Dun & Bradstreet Austria shows why laws and practices that treat trade secrets as an automatic shield against a key GDPR provision are due for revision, writes Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
With growing legislation, research and demand for medical use, cannabis presents an economic opportunity for the Caribbean—but IP rights in the region have some way to go, write Keesha Fleming Lake of Keesha Fleming Lake, and Rachael Lodge Corrie of Foga Daley.
Early-stage companies can face high costs and little reward if they don’t get their IP strategy right from the start, say Graham Phero and Paul Ainsworth of Sterne Kessler.
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An event for IP, legal and compliance leaders to address the growing threat of trade secret misappropriation heads to San Jose.
Ranked in WIPR’s Global In-House Elite 2026, Sean Alexander—head of IP at multinational materials group Umicore—tells Sarah Speight what he loves about his job, his industry’s key trends and challenges, and why AI ‘is already proving its worth’.
Dykema’s annual survey reveals that technology advancements in the auto industry have created more opportunities for IP misappropriation.
The US tech company sues a disgruntled ex-staff member for threatening to sell its trade secrets if he does not receive an “unreasonable fee”.
Global insurance broker and new US retail broking entrant have dismissed lawsuit on confidential terms, after Aon made claims of poaching and trade secret theft.
New hire brings experience across patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyright and unfair competition in a wide range of industries, including some of the first genAI cases.
A leaked document, an injunction misstep, and a lack of evidence contributed to trial success in expedited trade secret proceedings for one McKool Smith client. Counsel Travis DeArman tells WIPR more.
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