While the humanitarian crisis has received the most attention during the emerging situation in Ukraine, numerous other facets of the world economy, international relations, and daily life have also been affected. One...more
On September 15, 2021, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina imposed significant penalties on a defendant who defrauded thousands of trademark registration holders. The imposition of such...more
When the US Supreme Court decision in TC Heartland was published, many patent practitioners thought that the decision would adversely affect the Eastern District of Texas, a popular venue for patentees because of its quick...more
7/13/2017
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Raytheon ,
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TC Heartland LLC v Kraft Foods ,
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In today’s competitive food and beverage industry, product labeling plays a significant role in marketing. Labels touting a product’s “natural” ingredients or health benefits allow manufacturers to charge a premium for their...more
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill increasing the protections available to companies for their commercial secrets. The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA or the Act) provides for the first time a truly...more
4/12/2016
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Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Employment Contract ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Pending Legislation ,
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Private Right of Action ,
Remedies ,
Trade Secrets ,
Uniform Trade Secrets Acts ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies