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Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

The Pros And Cons Of Protecting AI As Trade Secrets

Trade secrets have become a de facto intellectual property right for securing valuable artificial intelligence information. Despite regulatory trends toward greater transparency of AI models, federal policy acknowledges,...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Mastering the Recipe of Food Technology Intellectual Property

Patents are increasingly being used to protect innovation in the food technology space. Food technology companies should carefully decide whether to use patents or trade secrets to protect their proprietary assets. ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Artificial Intelligence in the Modern Workplace: Safeguarding Source Code Generated with AI Assistance

Generally, an employer owns all rights in software code created by its employee in the scope of their employment. As outlined in the last edition of this series, this general rule typically applies to independent contractors...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Structuring IP Licenses to Manage Supply Chain Risks in the Automotive Industry

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In recent years unexpected supply chain disruptions made it difficult for some automotive suppliers to manufacture components needed to fulfill their downstream orders on time and on budget. Although looking to alternate...more

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Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Trade Secret Litigation Offers Creative Additional Option for Employers Asserting Patent...

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When most companies think about how to protect their proprietary information and inventions, the first (and most obvious) option is to file for patent protection. However, as recent court cases make clear, trade secret law...more

International Lawyers Network

Protecting Your IP: Social Media Dos and Don’ts

Social media continues to offer an invaluable platform for natural products brands to engage and expand their customer base. In these times, consumers are using social media more and more—particularly on their mobile...more

King & Spalding

COVID-19 Impacts on Businesses and Their Intellectual Property Rights

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Part 2 of a 2 Part Series: Avoiding and/or Eliminating Loss of IP Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic - As a follow-on to our series, COVID-19 Impacts on Businesses and Their Intellectual Property Rights, companies need...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Peloton Surges to the Top of the Leaderboard in Competitor Spat

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In 2012, Peloton rode into the home fitness scene with its now ubiquitous at-home exercise bike, which features a tablet that allows riders to stream both live and pre-recorded classes while competing against other riders on...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California Appellate Court Rules Publication of Trade Secrets, Even Without Owner Consent, Eviscerates Protection

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It is axiomatic that in order for information to be considered a trade secret, it must have been kept secret. But what if the trade secret is disclosed without the owner’s consent? Such was the issue in Intellisoft, Ltd. v....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

10 Things to Know About The Intersection of Blockchain Technology, Open Source Software, and Patents

On their own, blockchain technology, open source software, and patents each present legal issues that are often complex and frequently misunderstood. When combined, the complexity and misunderstandings of these three topics...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

False Claims Act Suit Dismissed Based on Granston Memo Considerations

• DOJ is implementing the Granston memo policy in seeking dismissal of FCA qui tam actions when it is in the government’s interest, particularly when protecting its resources, discretion and litigation priorities. • DOJ...more

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