Bay Area tech company accuses former employees of stealing trade secrets to start rival firmFlexport alleges that its former employees stole trade secrets to create rival company Freightmate.
Former lithium startup workers filed a lawsuit over 'toxic' chemicals. The company claimed they spilled trade secrets - and sued back.Ex-employees of Lilac Solutions allege toxic chemical exposure and have sued the company, which has countersued for trade secret violations.
Move files amended complaint in suit against CoStarMoveCoStar's lawsuit against Homes.com involves allegations of theft of trade secrets by a former Realtor.com employee to boost Homes.com's growth.
Tesla Announces Settlement in Rivian LawsuitTesla plans to settle its lawsuit against Rivian instead of continuing to trial, marking a strategic shift in their legal strategy.
Cognizant alleges Infosys swiped its trade secretsCognizant's TriZetto accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets and violating NDAs to enhance its own software.
HR tech unicorns Rippling, Deel battle over spying claimsRippling has filed a lawsuit against Deel for alleged corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets.Rippling claims Deel recruited an employee to steal confidential information.
Bay Area tech company accuses former employees of stealing trade secrets to start rival firmFlexport alleges that its former employees stole trade secrets to create rival company Freightmate.
Former lithium startup workers filed a lawsuit over 'toxic' chemicals. The company claimed they spilled trade secrets - and sued back.Ex-employees of Lilac Solutions allege toxic chemical exposure and have sued the company, which has countersued for trade secret violations.
Move files amended complaint in suit against CoStarMoveCoStar's lawsuit against Homes.com involves allegations of theft of trade secrets by a former Realtor.com employee to boost Homes.com's growth.
Tesla Announces Settlement in Rivian LawsuitTesla plans to settle its lawsuit against Rivian instead of continuing to trial, marking a strategic shift in their legal strategy.
Cognizant alleges Infosys swiped its trade secretsCognizant's TriZetto accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets and violating NDAs to enhance its own software.
HR tech unicorns Rippling, Deel battle over spying claimsRippling has filed a lawsuit against Deel for alleged corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets.Rippling claims Deel recruited an employee to steal confidential information.
Spy' hired by Bay Area tech firm stole secrets for rival then fell for honeypot' trap, lawsuit claimsRippling accuses Deel of corporate espionage involving an alleged spy stealing trade secrets.
The trade-secrets fight between 2 of alternative data's biggest names is getting nastyThe ongoing legal battle between Yipit and M Science raises significant concerns for the alternative data industry, prompting industry-wide anticipation of potential repercussions.
Court dismisses Move's trade secret claims against CoStarCoStar gains a legal victory as two key claims from Move against them were dismissed due to lack of sufficient detail.
Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused $5K in damageMove Inc. has filed a second amended complaint against CoStar Group, addressing two previously dismissed claims related to trade secret violations.The lawsuit emphasizes the financial burdens and business disruptions caused by a former employee's alleged unauthorized access to Move's systems.
Spy' hired by Bay Area tech firm stole secrets for rival then fell for honeypot' trap, lawsuit claimsRippling accuses Deel of corporate espionage involving an alleged spy stealing trade secrets.
The trade-secrets fight between 2 of alternative data's biggest names is getting nastyThe ongoing legal battle between Yipit and M Science raises significant concerns for the alternative data industry, prompting industry-wide anticipation of potential repercussions.
Court dismisses Move's trade secret claims against CoStarCoStar gains a legal victory as two key claims from Move against them were dismissed due to lack of sufficient detail.
Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused $5K in damageMove Inc. has filed a second amended complaint against CoStar Group, addressing two previously dismissed claims related to trade secret violations.The lawsuit emphasizes the financial burdens and business disruptions caused by a former employee's alleged unauthorized access to Move's systems.
Rippling sues Deel, Deel denies 'all legal wrongdoing', and Slack is the main witness | TechCrunchRippling has filed a lawsuit against Deel alleging racketeering and trade secret misappropriation, escalating tensions in the competitive HR technology market.
The Increasing Threat of Cyber Espionage and Its Impact on Trade Secret ProtectionCyber espionage significantly threatens businesses by compromising trade secrets, leading to financial losses and loss of trust.
Trade Secrets Outlook: Cloudy with a Chance of ExposureCloud-based solutions enhance collaboration but pose new risks to trade secret protection.Companies can implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with cloud sharing of sensitive information.
Insider Threats: The Overlooked Risks of Departing Employees and Sensitive Data TheftInsider threats pose significant risks, particularly when departing employees take sensitive data, impacting organizations severely.
The Increasing Threat of Cyber Espionage and Its Impact on Trade Secret ProtectionCyber espionage significantly threatens businesses by compromising trade secrets, leading to financial losses and loss of trust.
Trade Secrets Outlook: Cloudy with a Chance of ExposureCloud-based solutions enhance collaboration but pose new risks to trade secret protection.Companies can implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with cloud sharing of sensitive information.
Insider Threats: The Overlooked Risks of Departing Employees and Sensitive Data TheftInsider threats pose significant risks, particularly when departing employees take sensitive data, impacting organizations severely.
OpenEvidence v. Pathway: The Legal Battle Over AI Reverse EngineeringGenerative AI models can be reverse engineered, raising legal concerns about trade secrets and competitive practices.
Federal court case exposes shocking electric-vehicle trade secrets conspiracyChina resident pleaded guilty to sending trade secrets from a leading U.S. electric vehicle company to an undercover U.S. agent.
Trade Secrets and AI Systems: The Future of Trade Secret Protection in BusinessTrade secret litigation is increasingly preferred over patents for protecting AI-related intellectual property due to its unique challenges.
The Extraterritorial Reach of Trade Secret LawThe Supreme Court may decide if U.S. trade secret law applies to misappropriation occurring outside the country.
Tesla trade secrets thief pleads guiltyA man arrested for stealing Tesla's trade secrets pleaded guilty after attempting to sell stolen information to establish his company.
Patents, Trade Secrets and AI with WIPO's Andras Jokuti | IPWatchdogAndrás Jókúti discusses global IP policy issues, emphasizing the need for transparency and collaboration in standard essential patents and trade secret guidance.
OpenEvidence v. Pathway: The Legal Battle Over AI Reverse EngineeringGenerative AI models can be reverse engineered, raising legal concerns about trade secrets and competitive practices.
Federal court case exposes shocking electric-vehicle trade secrets conspiracyChina resident pleaded guilty to sending trade secrets from a leading U.S. electric vehicle company to an undercover U.S. agent.
Trade Secrets and AI Systems: The Future of Trade Secret Protection in BusinessTrade secret litigation is increasingly preferred over patents for protecting AI-related intellectual property due to its unique challenges.
The Extraterritorial Reach of Trade Secret LawThe Supreme Court may decide if U.S. trade secret law applies to misappropriation occurring outside the country.
Tesla trade secrets thief pleads guiltyA man arrested for stealing Tesla's trade secrets pleaded guilty after attempting to sell stolen information to establish his company.
Patents, Trade Secrets and AI with WIPO's Andras Jokuti | IPWatchdogAndrás Jókúti discusses global IP policy issues, emphasizing the need for transparency and collaboration in standard essential patents and trade secret guidance.
Tesla loses battle to keep $1B battery tech under wrapsTesla's request to halt Matthews from selling its battery technology was denied, impacting the development of its 4680 cells.
Tesla trade secrets case ends with two-year prison sentenceTesla's lawsuit over trade secret theft resulted in a two-year prison sentence for Klaus Pflugbeil, who stole proprietary information for his own battery business.
Tesla loses battle to keep $1B battery tech under wrapsTesla's request to halt Matthews from selling its battery technology was denied, impacting the development of its 4680 cells.
Tesla trade secrets case ends with two-year prison sentenceTesla's lawsuit over trade secret theft resulted in a two-year prison sentence for Klaus Pflugbeil, who stole proprietary information for his own battery business.
Ex-Google employee charged by US with espionage to boost AI in ChinaA Chinese software engineer faces multiple charges of economic espionage for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google to aid China's AI industry.
Charges mount in former ex-Googler's AI theft caseLinwei Ding faces severe legal consequences for alleged economic espionage and theft of trade secrets from Google.
Ex-Google employee charged by US with espionage to boost AI in ChinaA Chinese software engineer faces multiple charges of economic espionage for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google to aid China's AI industry.
Charges mount in former ex-Googler's AI theft caseLinwei Ding faces severe legal consequences for alleged economic espionage and theft of trade secrets from Google.
Trade Secret Protection in the Digital Age: When Does Web Scraping Cross the Line?The Supreme Court is being asked to clarify the legality of web scraping for trade secrets under the DTSA.
What You Need to Know About Trade Secrets in 2024The uncertainty in identifying trade secret subject matter leads to early disputes in trade secret litigation.
Trade Secret Protection in the Digital Age: When Does Web Scraping Cross the Line?The Supreme Court is being asked to clarify the legality of web scraping for trade secrets under the DTSA.
What You Need to Know About Trade Secrets in 2024The uncertainty in identifying trade secret subject matter leads to early disputes in trade secret litigation.
CoStar denies Move's allegations that it stole trade secretsMove Inc. accuses CoStar of stealing trade secrets to boost Homes.com, while CoStar claims Move's lawsuit is an attempt to hinder competition.
Theft and Conversion as the Basis for a Violation of Section 337The ITC has clarified the standard for theft or conversion claims under Section 337, marking a significant expansion of its enforcement capacity.
Companies Should Take Notice of the Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Trade Secret LawThe Seventh Circuit's ruling allows for the application of U.S. trade secret law to global disputes if an act in the U.S. is established.
Policy Considerations: The On-Sale Bar for Secret ProcessesThe on-sale bar may hinder public knowledge by incentivizing trade secret retention rather than promoting early invention disclosure.
Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Pioneer's Plant Patent Strategy Raises Thorny IssuesThe case emphasizes the role of trade secrets in assessing the obviousness of plant patents.
Policy Considerations: The On-Sale Bar for Secret ProcessesThe on-sale bar may hinder public knowledge by incentivizing trade secret retention rather than promoting early invention disclosure.
Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Pioneer's Plant Patent Strategy Raises Thorny IssuesThe case emphasizes the role of trade secrets in assessing the obviousness of plant patents.
Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against FTC's Noncompete BanJudge Ada Brown ruled the FTC's Noncompete Rule invalid, emphasizing that it exceeded statutory authority and lacked empirical support.
Employers Score Another Win Against FTC, But Noncompete Ban LoomsEmployers won limited injunctions against FTC enforcement on non-compete agreements, with broader implications pending after the Ryan court decision.
Former Draftkings' Employee Loses Bet On California's No Non-Compete LawThe case illustrates the complexities of non-compete enforceability across state lines, particularly between Massachusetts and California.
Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against FTC's Noncompete BanJudge Ada Brown ruled the FTC's Noncompete Rule invalid, emphasizing that it exceeded statutory authority and lacked empirical support.
Employers Score Another Win Against FTC, But Noncompete Ban LoomsEmployers won limited injunctions against FTC enforcement on non-compete agreements, with broader implications pending after the Ryan court decision.
Former Draftkings' Employee Loses Bet On California's No Non-Compete LawThe case illustrates the complexities of non-compete enforceability across state lines, particularly between Massachusetts and California.
Judge denies Move's motion for preliminary injunction against CoStarCoStar Group won a legal battle against Move as the court denied Move's motion for a preliminary injunction, citing lack of evidence for imminent harm.
Exclusive | China poised to embed 'Communist Party spies' inside US firms - including Microsoft, critics warnChina's new company law could allow Communist Party influence over US firms through mandated employee representatives.
Beyond Blockchain: Diverse Approaches to Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital EraUsing blockchain for trade secret protection requires a cultural shift towards digital literacy and awareness of intellectual property rights.
Four Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Use Trade SecretsTrade secrets are valuable assets that need to be kept secret for as long as possible to derive sufficient value.
The EU's AI Act raises questions about data transparency and trade secretsEU AI Act mandates transparency on AI training data
EU's new AI rules ignite battle over data transparencyNew EU laws on AI transparency will require companies to disclose data used for training models, challenging industry practices.