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The new partner—a computer science and electrical engineering whizz—brings a “rare combination of technical expertise and IP litigation talent” and Korean language fluency to the firm.
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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.
A grey area between two competing concepts has been playing out in the courts the world over, explains Shaukat Ali of Dennemeyer & Associates.
Genomic innovations involve vast amounts of research, making patents, copyrights, and trade secrets vital, explains Olusola Tunmise-Ajani of Inventa International.
Protecting trade secrets is more than ever a global, board-level concern, but how to decide on what to guard, and how? Ellen Keenan-O’Malley and Matt Lawman of EIP explain.
The bitter dispute between two fleet tech companies underscores the fine line between competitive intelligence and improper conduct, explains Joseph Barber of Howard & Howard.
The president-elect’s previous term offers clues on how the new US administration will approach and tackle IP theft, say Andrew Boutros and Jay Schleppenbach of Shook, Hardy & Bacon.
The Big Apple’s reliance on trade secrets ‘common law’—and some surprising rulings in its courts—have left it an unfavourable choice for claimants, says James Pooley
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Total sum falls short of requested amount but is one of the five largest trade secret judgments in US history | Judge says awarding $1.2bn would go too far | Exemplary damages and total sum deemed ‘sufficient’ penalty for ‘reprehensible’ actions.
US State Department has said it is engaging with Chinese officials to resolve situation | Federal employee failed to disclose he worked for US government, according to a report.
Three of the new shareholders have IP and life sciences expertise, bringing a commercial and policy focus to the firm.
Ohio-based air logistics company TuffAir has sued Amazon for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets | Lawsuit claims Amazon used confidential information in its own competing business initiative.
Companies face increasingly complex decisions over what IP to use, particularly when collaborating. Muireann Bolger hears the dos and don’ts of protection from senior counsel.
Former Air Force engineer brings AI and wireless tech expertise to the firm’s growing West Coast office.
As Ukraine lifts the wartime pause on IP deadlines, the country's lawyers are determined to get back to business as usual—in spite of the ongoing missile attacks and power outages, finds Sarah Speight.
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