The challenge of correctly identifying a trade secret is highlighted in a case involving a group of defendants, including Kansas State University’s philanthropic arm
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CSC’s success in a Texas court provides takeaways on trade secrets policies and litigation strategy
Saturday opinion: Protection opportunities are beginning to come to the fore for companies looking to protect valuable IP, says IAM’s trade secrets reporter Maia Biermann
09 September 2023
The global scientific and engineering consultancy has bought TechPats, a patent-focused technical expert firm, at a time when an uncertain economy and declining number of M&As has led some companies to issue layoff notices to IP staff
07 September 2023
A recent IAM article that cast doubts on whether patents, trademarks and other rights can normally be regarded as standalone assets distinct from the entities that own them sparked a big response. This led its author, Joff Wild, to do some further thinking
07 September 2023
Finnish company gets sued for alleged trade secret misappropriation related to smart pole technology in a case highlighting the risks of pre-partnership discussions
01 September 2023
Head of IP Mark Chadwick speaks to IAM about balancing patents and trade secrets in a nascent market with a bumpy regulatory landscape
31 August 2023
Through a series of exclusive interviews with IAM, Meta’s patents, licensing and open-source leaders take us inside their patent strategy
23 August 2023
Companies who spend vastly on R&D must have adequate protection in place when seeking patents, with ample evidence for demonstrating that
18 August 2023
This is the latest of three recent setbacks that provide a warning to would-be trade secrets plaintiffs
15 August 2023
As the market for supporting services evolves, educational needs around this increasingly important IP asset have come into sharp relief
09 August 2023
The full agenda is now available for this year’s event, taking place at the Palace Hotel in Tokyo between 28 and 30 November
01 August 2023
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