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Clark Hill PLC

3 key steps before signing a manufacturing NDA in China

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If your company is working with Chinese manufacturers to produce goods or prototypes, you’ve likely encountered a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) along the way. But many companies don’t realize that standard U.S. NDAs are...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Intellectual Property in Heavy Manufacturing

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Heavy manufacturing companies operate at the intersection of hardware, materials science, and automation—sectors where IP protection is critical for long-term competitive advantage. Unlike software startups, industrial...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products - March 27th - 28th, New York,...

Attend ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products to stay ahead of the latest environmental and sustainability developments impacting cosmetics and personal care products...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0 - Part 2

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This is the second article in our two-part series on Cybersecurity in the Age of Industry 4.0, focusing on the legal implications and potential liabilities manufacturers face from cyberattacks, as well as practical...more

Hogan Lovells

IoT update: Implementing the EU Data Act

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The date of application of the EU Data Act is slowly approaching. By 12 September 2025 all IoT providers / manufacturers will need to implement the Data Act. There is still time to carry out the necessary actions to adapt to...more

WilmerHale

Federal Circuit Confirms “Secret Sales” Can Trigger AIA’s On-Sale Bar

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On August 12, 2024, the Federal Circuit published its decision in Celanese International Corp. et al. v. International Trade Commission. The Federal Circuit concluded that, under the America Invents Act (AIA), patent claims...more

Irwin IP LLP

District Court Injects Six Errors into Four-Factor Preliminary Injunction Test 

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Insulet Corp. v. EOFlow, Co. Ltd., 2024-1137 (Fed. Cir. June 17, 2024) - The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) recently reversed the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (“District...more

Williams Mullen

Communication is Key: OSHA’s Amended Hazard Communication Standard

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OSHA is amending its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) regulations which require chemical manufacturers and importers to classify the hazards of chemicals they produce or import and to provide their employees information...more

Wiley Rein LLP

State “Right to Repair” Patchwork Grows as Electronic Device Manufacturers Face New Compliance Deadlines

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On May 28, 2024, Colorado became the fifth state to adopt a “right to repair” law, with Governor Jared Polis signing HB 1121, the “Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment” bill. Colorado now joins California,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Former Engineer Accused of Shafting Prominent Golf Shaft Designer and Manufacturer

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Plaintiff Fujikura Composite America, Inc. (“Fujikura”) is one of the most prominent golf club shaft designers and manufacturers. Per Fujikura, in the 2022-2023 PGA Tour season, half of all PGA tournaments were won by a...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2023 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Update on Sesame Allergen Labeling - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an FDA Voices “Catching Up with Califf” update that addresses the practice...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Automation, Electrification, and Connectivity: The Auto Industry in the ITC

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Automakers and their suppliers have long been participants in unfair trade investigations before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), but the scope and subject matter of automotive-related investigations is evolving....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Manufacturers of Custom Products Protecting Trade Secrets Involved in Production Process

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Manufacturers wanting to protect their trade secrets, especially those related to the production of custom products made for specific customers, should consider some general practices that can increase the likelihood of...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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Key Takeaways from AmericaMakes: 2022 RAPID + TCT Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Conference

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Industry Insights, Protecting Your Property/Information and Building a Foundation for Compliance with Labor and Employment Laws - On May 17-19, 2022, the AmericaMakes: RAPID + TCT Additive Manufacturing Conference was...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

California Bill Would Prohibit Settlement Agreements Keeping Certain Information Secret

The California Senate will soon consider a bill prohibiting settlement agreements that prevent disclosing information about defective products or environmental hazards....more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Proposed Rule Concerning CBI Claims under TSCA Addresses Purpose of New Part 703 and Requirements for Asserting a Confidentiality...

On May 12, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new and amended requirements concerning the assertion and treatment of confidential business information (CBI) claims for information reported to or...more

Williams Mullen

Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge: IP Considerations for Manufacturers

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In the fourth episode of Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge, Intellectual Property Partner Rick Matthews identifies the benefits and limitations of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets for manufacturers seeking...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

[Podcast] Onshoring Drug Manufacturing and TRIPS Waiver Part II

In this new episode of OnAir: Health Care, Akin Gump health care senior policy advisor Matthew Hittle and consultant Dr. Mario Ramirez welcome Akin Gump public law and policy partner Clete Willems and Centrient...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Manufacturing Updates - Spring 2021

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Welcome to Manufacturing Updates, Pullman & Comley’s new quarterly publication that summarizes important legal developments for manufacturers. Manufacturing Updates brings together insights from attorneys across our many...more

Fenwick & West LLP

USITC Issues 21-Month Ban in BOTOX® Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

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On January 13, 2021, The U.S. International Trade Commission issued its public opinion in the so-called “BOTOX® Case,” or Certain Botulinum Toxin Products, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same and Certain Products...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] When Fixing One Problem Creates Another: How Patent Infringement Arises Out of Product Repairs

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Various products are subject to systems (e.g., purchase agreements) under which product purchasers and third parties are prevented from repairing the products and the only way to repair the product is to proceed through an...more

Hogan Lovells

Trade-secret protections are getting stronger – and other IP trends chemical companies need to know

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Trade secrets are fast becoming a crucial IP asset, and that’s good news for chemical companies – whose competitive advantage regularly comes not only from patented materials or products, but also erudite manufacturing...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Not so Pretty: Cosmetic Company Acquisitions Lead to Contentious Trade Secret Spat

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At the end of 2019, Coty Inc. (“Coty”) expanded its brand portfolio by closing a notable $600 million deal for a majority stake in reality star Kylie Jenner’s young cosmetics company, King Kylie LLC (d/b/a Kylie Cosmetics)....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Damages Award Crumbles in Texas Concrete Manufacturing Row

The Supreme Court of Texas held that a limited partner had standing to sue for alleged loss in the value of its interest in the partnership, but reversed a damages award in favor of that limited partner for insufficient...more

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