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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.
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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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Can the FTC push through a law that has riled America Inc? Unlikely, says the lawyer appointed by the world’s largest HR group opposing the move.
Supreme People’s Court delivers $88m verdict after ‘large scale poaching’ of employees | Defendant launched electric vehicles “in short period of time” using rival’s technical information .
Space tourism company moves countersuit against Boeing citing unlawful claims to proprietary information | Boeing alleged secrets theft and outstanding fees for work carried out on Virgin’s ‘Mothership’.
While the Coca-Cola recipe remains a tightly guarded secret, the firm’s senior managing counsel joined an INTA panel exploring how brands are adapting trade secret strategies in light of generative AI. Tom Phillips reports.
New partner brings extensive experience of trade remedy proceedings as well as investigations before the US Department of Commerce and the ITC | Trade secrets litigator joins from Sidley Austin where he spent nearly a decade.
Businesses are turning to trade secrets as an increasingly important aspect of IP protection within their organisation. Don't miss this session featuring in-house counsels, including from Johnson &Johnson, to understand why many are taking this new approach and the opportunities it offers.
Business advocacy group challenges commission’s authority and the legitimacy of its new rule banning non-compete agreements | Rule change sets a “dangerous precedent for government micromanagement” | Lawsuit argues FTC's actions will negatively impact businesses and employees.
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