Miami – Jan 15, 2026 – Sauvegarder Investment Management, Inc. (“SIM IP”), a global leader in intellectual property-based investment and monetization, and Tangibly, an AI-powered platform at the forefront of trade secret management and intelligence, announced the...
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When AI patent tools become the most valuable trade secrets
A newly filed lawsuit in the Northern District of California centers on alleged trade secret misappropriation involving an AI powered patent analysis and management tool. VideoLabs, Inc., a Silicon Valley based intellectual property licensing and patent aggregation...
To patent or not to patent?
To patent or not to patent, that is the right question. Don’t get us at Tangibly started on “patent vs. trade secret” or “patent or trade secret”. There’s no reason why a creative IP advisor can’t consider both patents AND trade secrets. The right initial question to...
The Invisible Epidemic: Unprosecuted Trade Secret Theft and the Path to Protection
The Invisible Epidemic: Unprosecuted Trade Secret Theft and the Path to Protection In a recent LinkedIn post that sparked discussion among IP experts and entrepreneurs, Tim Londergan, CEO and Founder of Tangibly, posed a provocative question: With approximately 1,400...
A Layered Model for AI Governance: Practical Ties to Trade Secrets
As artificial intelligence accelerates across every part of the business, AI governance has shifted from a trend to a necessity. As AI systems become more integrated into our daily lives, from healthcare diagnostics to autonomous vehicles, ensuring they are developed...
How does Tangibly protect trade secrets?
Protecting trade secrets is largely “DIY” as there is no official government registration. Many companies do not have good systems or record keeping for their trade secrets or at best use basic tools like spreadsheets or text files. This is not sufficient and leaves...
Thoughts on Expanding the Scope of Reasonable Measures
In our experience “reasonable measures” to protect trade secrets has been historically grounded in legal and compliance frameworks. “Reasonableness” was primarily assessed by a checklist of formal safeguards: confidentiality agreements, employee NDAs, and document...
1+1 = 3: Finding the Synergy Between Patents and Trade Secrets
Business leaders are often told intellectual property (IP) protection is a fork in the road: patent it or keep it a trade secret. One path involves public disclosure in exchange for a temporary monopoly, while the other relies on perpetual secrecy for its value. This...
The Hidden Half: How Shadow IT and Lean Function Complete Your Trade Secret Protection Strategy
When cybersecurity professionals discuss trade secret protection, the conversation typically centers on zero trust architecture, access controls, and the principle of least privilege. While these measures form a critical foundation for safeguarding proprietary...
Tangibly and Esplin Legal Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Trade Secret Protection for Innovative Companies
Mintz has partnered with Tangibly, Inc. to bring cutting edge trade secret identification, management, and protection strategies to clients. As part of the collaboration Mintz will offer Tangibly’s SaaS platform as a service within its trade secrets management and litigation practices.
There’s No Trade Secret Troll Hiding Under The Bridge
Imagine this: A consultant starts a competing company after taking your proprietary information while under a confidentiality agreement. You promptly file a trade secret misappropriation claim, but can you prove that what he took was a “trade secret”? If not, you could be out of luck, and potentially liable to pay the consultant!
Stealing Confidential Information is Not Necessarily Trade Secret Misappropriation
Imagine this: A consultant starts a competing company after taking your proprietary information while under a confidentiality agreement. You promptly file a trade secret misappropriation claim, but can you prove that what he took was a “trade secret”? If not, you could be out of luck, and potentially liable to pay the consultant!
Caffeinated or Not, Intent Matters: The Real Cost of Trade Secret Theft
Federal DTSA and Massachusetts UTSA do not clearly define what “willful and malicious” means. Recent litigation in Massachusetts took great steps towards clarifying this issue. KPM Analtics North America sued Blue Sun Scientific, Innovative Technologies Group, and four former employees for trade secret misappropriation under both DTSA and MUTSA.
How To Keep AI From Stealing Intellectual Property
Artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and risks for businesses. While it drives innovation and efficiency, it also creates vulnerabilities for intellectual property. Companies invest heavily in proprietary technologies, designs, and processes, only to find that AI systems can expose or replicate these assets. Protecting IP in the AI era requires a proactive strategy that combines legal protections, strict oversight, and employee awareness to prevent AI from becoming a liability.
Tangibly Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Security Certification
“Tangibly’s SOC 2 achievement is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to our clients,” said Liat Belinson, CTO and Co-Founder of Tangibly. “We take this responsibility seriously. Successfully completing our SOC 2 Type II audit demonstrates how we prioritize the security and confidentiality of customer data.”
What is Trade Secret Law
What is trade secret law? Trade secret law protects confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage. This can include formulas, processes, algorithms, designs, customer lists, data models, or any other valuable information that is not publicly...









