July 03, 2024 - The law of trade secrets is built upon a foundation of "proper" means and "improper" means. Acquiring a trade secret by proper means is not actionable. Acquiring a trade secret by ...

Trade secret protection can be the reason a business survives, or is one day sold for a lot of money. Not protecting trade secrets can result in business failure or mediocrity. A trade secret may be a ...

Trade secrets are a cornerstone in the strategic architecture of businesses, representing invaluable assets that give it a competitive edge. These could encompass formulas, practices, processes, ...

January 29, 2025 - Statutes of limitations are themselves bright-line rules, requiring a person to bring suit within a specified time after the cause of action accrues. Statutes of limitations have ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we will explore the age-old question about whether it is best to keep an innovation as a trade secret or if it makes sense to seek patent protection. And while this ...

While perhaps not as attention grabbing as those copyright cases, trade secret law—developed over decades through common law decisions and state and federal statutes—will likely be one of the key ...

As companies increase their awareness of and protection of trade secrets, it is important to review and reassess agreements like these, and their practical implications, that may not address trade ...

“The impact of cyber espionage on trade secrets can be severe, including erosion of trust among customers and partners.” Trade secrets refer to confidential information that businesses use to maintain ...

Partners at three law firms explain why trade secrets cases are rising, and how litigation is giving clients a market advantage A surge in trade secrets lawsuits is reshaping the competitive landscape ...