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What You Need to Know About Trade Secrets in 2024

The uncertainty in identifying trade secret subject matter leads to early disputes in trade secret litigation.
#tesla

U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets

Two men accused of stealing and trying to sell Tesla's battery manufacturing technology.
Former employees of a Canadian company tried to profit from the stolen technology by forming a new company.

Tesla Announces Settlement in Rivian Lawsuit

Tesla plans to settle its lawsuit against Rivian instead of continuing to trial, marking a strategic shift in their legal strategy.

Tesla launches latest trade secrets lawsuit-against a former supplier

Tesla filed a lawsuit against former supplier for stealing trade secrets related to battery manufacturing.

Tesla's lawsuit against Rivian takes crazy turn

Tesla's lawsuit against Rivian for stealing trade secrets advances after judge denies Rivian's dismissal motion.

Tesla trade secrets thief pleads guilty

A man arrested for stealing Tesla's trade secrets pleaded guilty after attempting to sell stolen information to establish his company.

Tesla says it has reached a 'conditional' settlement in Rivian trade secrets lawsuit | TechCrunch

Tesla and Rivian may have reached a settlement in an employee poaching and trade secrets lawsuit.

U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets

Two men accused of stealing and trying to sell Tesla's battery manufacturing technology.
Former employees of a Canadian company tried to profit from the stolen technology by forming a new company.

Tesla Announces Settlement in Rivian Lawsuit

Tesla plans to settle its lawsuit against Rivian instead of continuing to trial, marking a strategic shift in their legal strategy.

Tesla launches latest trade secrets lawsuit-against a former supplier

Tesla filed a lawsuit against former supplier for stealing trade secrets related to battery manufacturing.

Tesla's lawsuit against Rivian takes crazy turn

Tesla's lawsuit against Rivian for stealing trade secrets advances after judge denies Rivian's dismissal motion.

Tesla trade secrets thief pleads guilty

A man arrested for stealing Tesla's trade secrets pleaded guilty after attempting to sell stolen information to establish his company.

Tesla says it has reached a 'conditional' settlement in Rivian trade secrets lawsuit | TechCrunch

Tesla and Rivian may have reached a settlement in an employee poaching and trade secrets lawsuit.
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#patent-law

Trade Secrets and AI Systems: The Future of Trade Secret Protection in Business

Trade secret litigation is increasingly preferred over patents for protecting AI-related intellectual property due to its unique challenges.

Policy Considerations: The On-Sale Bar for Secret Processes

The 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 Issues

The case emphasizes the role of trade secrets in assessing the obviousness of plant patents.

Trade Secrets and AI Systems: The Future of Trade Secret Protection in Business

Trade secret litigation is increasingly preferred over patents for protecting AI-related intellectual property due to its unique challenges.

Policy Considerations: The On-Sale Bar for Secret Processes

The 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 Issues

The case emphasizes the role of trade secrets in assessing the obviousness of plant patents.
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#move-inc

CoStar denies Move's allegations that it stole trade secrets

Move Inc. accuses CoStar of stealing trade secrets to boost Homes.com, while CoStar claims Move's lawsuit is an attempt to hinder competition.

Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused $5K in damage

Move 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.

CoStar denies Move's allegations that it stole trade secrets

Move Inc. accuses CoStar of stealing trade secrets to boost Homes.com, while CoStar claims Move's lawsuit is an attempt to hinder competition.

Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused $5K in damage

Move 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.
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#lawsuit

Move files amended complaint in suit against CoStar

MoveCoStar's lawsuit against Homes.com involves allegations of theft of trade secrets by a former Realtor.com employee to boost Homes.com's growth.

Cognizant alleges Infosys swiped its trade secrets

Cognizant's TriZetto accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets and violating NDAs to enhance its own software.

Google sues Indian employee over alleged leaks

Google sued an ex-employee for sharing trade secrets related to Pixel chip designs, alleging misappropriation that undermined its intellectual property.

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether's Direction

Swan Bitcoin has sued former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets to create a competing bitcoin mining business with Tether's involvement.

Exclusive | Celeb-fave NYC designer window-dresser claims rival swiped 'trade secrets'

A company claims its rival bribed an employee to steal trade secrets, endangering jobs and using unfair business practices.

Move isn't backing down in its fight against CoStar

Move Inc. alleges that James Kaminsky stole trade secrets from Realtor.com after his departure, prompting a lawsuit against both him and CoStar.

Move files amended complaint in suit against CoStar

MoveCoStar's lawsuit against Homes.com involves allegations of theft of trade secrets by a former Realtor.com employee to boost Homes.com's growth.

Cognizant alleges Infosys swiped its trade secrets

Cognizant's TriZetto accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets and violating NDAs to enhance its own software.

Google sues Indian employee over alleged leaks

Google sued an ex-employee for sharing trade secrets related to Pixel chip designs, alleging misappropriation that undermined its intellectual property.

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether's Direction

Swan Bitcoin has sued former employees for allegedly stealing trade secrets to create a competing bitcoin mining business with Tether's involvement.

Exclusive | Celeb-fave NYC designer window-dresser claims rival swiped 'trade secrets'

A company claims its rival bribed an employee to steal trade secrets, endangering jobs and using unfair business practices.

Move isn't backing down in its fight against CoStar

Move Inc. alleges that James Kaminsky stole trade secrets from Realtor.com after his departure, prompting a lawsuit against both him and CoStar.
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Theft and Conversion as the Basis for a Violation of Section 337

The 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 Law

The 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.
#move

Court dismisses Move's trade secret claims against CoStar

CoStar gains a legal victory as two key claims from Move against them were dismissed due to lack of sufficient detail.

Judge denies Move's motion for preliminary injunction against CoStar

CoStar 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.

Court dismisses Move's trade secret claims against CoStar

CoStar gains a legal victory as two key claims from Move against them were dismissed due to lack of sufficient detail.

Judge denies Move's motion for preliminary injunction against CoStar

CoStar 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.
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#non-compete-agreements

Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against FTC's Noncompete Ban

Judge 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 Looms

Employers 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 Law

The case illustrates the complexities of non-compete enforceability across state lines, particularly between Massachusetts and California.

Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against FTC's Noncompete Ban

Judge 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 Looms

Employers 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 Law

The case illustrates the complexities of non-compete enforceability across state lines, particularly between Massachusetts and California.
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#intellectual-property

Federal court case exposes shocking electric-vehicle trade secrets conspiracy

China resident pleaded guilty to sending trade secrets from a leading U.S. electric vehicle company to an undercover U.S. agent.

Patents, Trade Secrets and AI with WIPO's Andras Jokuti | IPWatchdog

András Jókúti discusses global IP policy issues, emphasizing the need for transparency and collaboration in standard essential patents and trade secret guidance.

When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

Companies rely on intellectual property ("IP") rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding.
IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.

Federal court case exposes shocking electric-vehicle trade secrets conspiracy

China resident pleaded guilty to sending trade secrets from a leading U.S. electric vehicle company to an undercover U.S. agent.

Patents, Trade Secrets and AI with WIPO's Andras Jokuti | IPWatchdog

András Jókúti discusses global IP policy issues, emphasizing the need for transparency and collaboration in standard essential patents and trade secret guidance.

When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

Companies rely on intellectual property ("IP") rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding.
IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
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Exclusive | China poised to embed 'Communist Party spies' inside US firms - including Microsoft, critics warn

China's new company law could allow Communist Party influence over US firms through mandated employee representatives.
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Where Trade Secrets and Data Privacy Strategies Overlap

Being proactive is essential for protecting trade secrets and private data.
The adoption of AI poses new risks for safeguarding trade secrets and private information.

Beyond Blockchain: Diverse Approaches to Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Era

Using blockchain for trade secret protection requires a cultural shift towards digital literacy and awareness of intellectual property rights.

Engineer steals US nuclear secrets worth millions from California employer, feds say

An engineer in California has been charged with stealing nuclear trade secrets from his employer.
The stolen files included blueprints for infrared sensors for space-based systems and sensors for detecting heat-seeking missiles.

Where Trade Secrets and Data Privacy Strategies Overlap

Being proactive is essential for protecting trade secrets and private data.
The adoption of AI poses new risks for safeguarding trade secrets and private information.

Beyond Blockchain: Diverse Approaches to Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Era

Using blockchain for trade secret protection requires a cultural shift towards digital literacy and awareness of intellectual property rights.

Engineer steals US nuclear secrets worth millions from California employer, feds say

An engineer in California has been charged with stealing nuclear trade secrets from his employer.
The stolen files included blueprints for infrared sensors for space-based systems and sensors for detecting heat-seeking missiles.
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Four Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Use Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are valuable assets that need to be kept secret for as long as possible to derive sufficient value.
#ai-technology

Former Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech while secretly working with Chinese firms | CBC News

Foreign espionage risks related to AI technology
Importance of safeguarding trade secrets from economic espionage

Chinese national arrested and charged with stealing AI trade secrets from Google

Chinese national charged with stealing Google AI technology and working for China-based companies.
US officials warn of China's campaign to steal trade secrets and technology.

Former Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech while secretly working with Chinese firms | CBC News

Foreign espionage risks related to AI technology
Importance of safeguarding trade secrets from economic espionage

Chinese national arrested and charged with stealing AI trade secrets from Google

Chinese national charged with stealing Google AI technology and working for China-based companies.
US officials warn of China's campaign to steal trade secrets and technology.
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#trade secrets

AI and Trade Secrets: A Winning Combination

Trade secret law is a good fit for protecting AI-generated information.
Trade secrets can incentivize creators to use AI without risking loss of valuable information.

When Protecting Everything Means Protecting Nothing

Excessive protection of company trade secrets can actually increase the risk of losing them.
Courts require reasonable measures to maintain control over trade secrets, but overly broad NDAs can be thrown out.

AI and Trade Secrets: A Winning Combination

Trade secret law is a good fit for protecting AI-generated information.
Trade secrets can incentivize creators to use AI without risking loss of valuable information.

When Protecting Everything Means Protecting Nothing

Excessive protection of company trade secrets can actually increase the risk of losing them.
Courts require reasonable measures to maintain control over trade secrets, but overly broad NDAs can be thrown out.
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The EU's AI Act raises questions about data transparency and trade secrets

EU AI Act mandates transparency on AI training data

EU's new AI rules ignite battle over data transparency

New EU laws on AI transparency will require companies to disclose data used for training models, challenging industry practices.
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