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Trade secrets
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. 7 May 2024
Trademarks
The shoe brand’s Fourth Circuit legal battle showed that utility patents are potentially radioactive to trade dress claims, says Marc Misthal of Offit Kurman. 23 April 2024
Trade secrets
Legal experts predict commission’s rule banning non-competes will be overturned by US Supreme Court | US Chamber of Commerce plans to sue the FTC for its “unlawful” and “blatant power grab” | Ruling aimed at promoting competition and protecting workers' freedom | Creates a “risky landscape” for businesses by taking away “best means” of preventing trade secrets misuse, say critics. 24 April 2024
Law firm news
IP firm had argued representative action did not meet ‘same interest’ requirement | Trial expected to take place in January next year. 24 April 2024
Trade secrets
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. 25 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Patlytics closed a seed round led by Gradient Ventures | Lawyers among group of investors | Software automates aspects of the patent process. 15 April 2024
Trade secrets
Space tourism company accused of refusing to destroy proprietary documents after business relationship ended | Boeing claims Virgin Galactic owes $25m for work on new jet carrier craft. 25 March 2024
Future of IP
Tech experts advise startups on routes to protect their IP at London tech event | AI, supply chain security, and freedom to operate discussed by senior IP heads and an investor | UK ‘should make every effort’ to reengage with the UPC to help the industry. 18 March 2024
Global Trade Secrets
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. 19 March 2024
Future of IP
Company secures capital from the bank to support business expansion | New loans aimed at supporting high-growth firms | NatWest allows businesses to borrow against software, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and registered designs. 29 April 2024
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