- Rankings
- WIPR Insights
Trade secrets
Trade secret filings in the US reached an all-time high in 2025—particularly those relating to AI. Jeff Farrow of Michelman Robinson explains the principles that courts are increasingly applying, and how companies on both sides of the ‘v’ can prepare.
Latest Features
While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
In force since 1995, the trade agreement’s blanket IP provisions are being challenged by emerging technologies and the different needs of individual countries, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships.
CK v Dun & Bradstreet Austria shows why laws and practices that treat trade secrets as an automatic shield against a key GDPR provision are due for revision, writes Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
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.
More News
Global insurance broker and new US retail broking entrant have dismissed lawsuit on confidential terms, after Aon made claims of poaching and trade secret theft.
New hire brings experience across patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyright and unfair competition in a wide range of industries, including some of the first genAI cases.
A leaked document, an injunction misstep, and a lack of evidence contributed to trial success in expedited trade secret proceedings for one McKool Smith client. Counsel Travis DeArman tells WIPR more.
A jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly exploiting their positions at leading tech companies to exfiltrate trade secrets related to processor security and cryptography.
A US federal judge has rejected the software company’s bid to stop ex-employees from working at a “copycat” firm, which they allegedly launched using Palantir’s confidential information.
A London-based developer of software that enables video conferencing on smart devices has sued the tech giant in the US, claiming anti-competition and patent infringement.
New York-based firm makes its second key acquisition in weeks, as the firm pursues growth by broadening its litigation capabilities.
Get up-to-date information on all our publications and events
World IP Review provides news and guidance on the challenges facing businesses and legal practitioners active in intellectual property.