by Chris Buntel | May 27, 2024 | Blog, Intro to Trade Secrets
We often meet people who are concerned that any list or catalog of trade secrets might be incomplete and not contain “the one” valuable trade secret that is critical for litigation. These people often suggest that doing “nothing” is better than...
by Chris Buntel | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog, Case Law & Industry Trends, Intro to Trade Secrets
On April 23, 2024, the US FTC issued a rule effectively barring most non-compete agreements across all 50 states. The very next day, the US Chamber of Commerce sued the FTC, alleging that the FTC exceeded the scope of its rule making powers. This battle will be...
by Chris Buntel | Mar 27, 2024 | Blog, Trade Secret Strategy
After a while of looking at trade secret cases, common patterns start to emerge. Last week, Johnson & Johnson filed a lawsuit in New Jersey federal court, alleging that a competitive strategy director downloaded thousands of files as he was leaving to join Pfizer....
by Chris Buntel | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog, Intellectual Property & Patent Insights
Tangibly users can now start exploring potential trade secrets at the very earliest documentation of innovation – the invention disclosure stage. This ability not only streamlines the workflow for inventors and IP professionals, but also aligns with Tangibly’s...
by Chris Buntel | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog, Case Law & Industry Trends
Trade secrets are everywhere – even in your lobster roll (or “lobstah” if you’re from New England). Who would have guessed a lobster trap would catch trade secrets! The State of Maine is requiring federally registered lobster boats to use devices...
