White House Recommends increasing the Criminal Penalties for Intellectual...
The White House released a white paper recommending increasing the penalties for intellectual property crimes. The recommendations involve increasing rights and penalties “so as to more effectively...
View ArticleTweets Aren’t Trade Secrets
The explosive expansion of social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have given rise to numerous intellectual property issues, including the ownership and value of a “Friend,” “Like”...
View ArticleYour Intellectual Property Questions Answered
As an Intellectual Property Law firm, we are constantly being asked about the types of intellectual property. Many people know that they want their intellectual property (ie., inventions, ideas, art,...
View ArticleDangers of Making Money From an Invention
So you have a great idea. Having a great idea is the first step towards making money from an invention. The second stop is actually figuring out who is going to pay for it and getting them to pay....
View ArticleCaution – Cease and Desist Letter
As the owner of intellectual property (a patent, copyright or trademark), you have invested significant time, energy and resources into protecting your patent, copyright or trademark. What do you do...
View ArticleTrade Secret Protection
Trade Secret Protection Trade Secret Protection covers financial, business, scientific, technical, economic or engineering information, processes, techniques and methods which are not generally known...
View ArticleIntersection between Copyright and Trade Secret Protection
Computer Source code can be protected as a copyrighted work, a patentable invention and a trade secret. However, there is an intersection between copyright and trade secret protection which can cause...
View ArticleProtecting Trade Secrets is Good Business
History of Trade Secrets One of the most valuable assets of Coca-Cola is its trade secret. Trade secrets are a key component to a companies IP portfolio. It includes a businesses secret formula and...
View ArticleProtecting Confidential Information Does Not Safeguard Trade Secrets
Business, innovation and proprietary information are often the cornerstones of a companies’ success. Companies invest significant time, resources, and expertise to develop and maintain their unique...
View ArticleAs the Ball Drops: Ten Intellectual Property Resolutions for 2024
2023 is nearing its sunset, and with it comes the time for reflection and intellectual property resolutions. Yet, while most resolutions fade with the January frost, safeguarding your businesses...
View ArticleCourt Agrees with “Reasonable Belief” in Trade Secret Misappropriation Cases
Introduction to Ahern Rentals, Inc. v. EquipmentShare.com: In a significant legal development, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision in the case of Ahern Rentals, Inc. v....
View ArticleLosing Valuable Trade Secrets to AI
AI and Trade Secret Misappropriation: West Technology Group v. Sundstrom Case In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation, losing valuable trade secrets to AI has become increasingly...
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