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US efforts must form part of a global campaign to protect rights and combat threats to the world’s largest innovation economy, says Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion.
Partnerships are inevitable as energy sector players race to transition to renewable sources. Jonathan Turnbull, Louise Barber and Rachel Montagnon of HSF explain why arbitration may be the best forum to resolve the resulting IP disputes.
Despite geopolitical and trade tensions, secrets specialist James Pooley returned from a trip to China optimistic that China is committed to building a robust IP system.
Adopting a certain legal principle can narrow disputes and save significant costs in global litigation if the correct steps are taken, say Marko Zoretic and Nicholas Zovko of Knobbe Martens.
As automakers and their suppliers use more advanced technology in their vehicles, they face a growing number of Section 337 investigations at the ITC—but there are ways to minimise or handle litigation, explain Spencer Montei, David Hickerson and JJ Grinde of Foley.
If the right steps are taken, the US International Trade Commission is an attractive option for firms fearing the loss of their valuable IP, say Mary Prendergast, Mark Whitaker and Nicole Ang of Morrison Foerster.
Platform issues subpoena demanding identity of user who leaked code | Security breach coincides with drop in value by more than 50% | Lawyers speculate on employee revenge as motivation following mass layoffs.
A US plan to ban non-compete clauses is like using “an axe rather than a scalpel to perform brain surgery” and may tear up trade secrets protection, finds Muireann Bolger.
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Software company takes aim at Appian’s “redundant discovery requests” as pair gear up for new trial following overturned $2bn verdict | Appian faces “tougher case” before a new jury amid scrutiny of legal requirements relating to damages | Reversed verdict had “structural integrity of a skyscraper of cards”.
Startup files motion to dismiss insurance giant’s lawsuit | Motion argues claims should be barred due to AIG’s earlier dismissal of similar charges against former executives | Dellwood said AIG’s lawsuit is flawed and should be dismissed with prejudice.
Court cites multiple trial court errors in landmark 2022 decision | Decision highlights flaws in the handling of evidence and jury instructions | Appian plans to appeal the latest ruling.
District court partially upheld Beijing Meishe's suit against social media platform | TikTok fails in bid to dismiss copyright infringement and trade dress misappropriation claims | Ruling notes substantial similarities between Meishe's and TikTok's source codes.
As investor suits stalk Pegasystems after its landmark loss, in-house legal departments should note the salutary lessons on liability exposure.
“Significant first win” for opponents of divisive ban | Federal judge finds FTC lacks “housekeeping authority” to engage in “substantive rulemaking” and to impose a nationwide rule | Injunction does not apply nationwide.
Seventh Circuit Court weighs in on trade secret and copyright dispute between Motorola and Hytera | Decision affirms significant portion of Motorola's award, but court orders re-evaluation of copyright damages.
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