SIM IP and Tangibly Launch Trade Secret Litigation Financing Partnership
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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A New Era for Trade Secret Enforcement: Tangibly Announces Strategic Investment from SIM IP
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SIM IP and Tangibly Launch Trade Secret Litigation Financing Partnership
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Episode 21: Reasonable Measures Meets Cybersecurity with Nick McLeod
In this episode Tim and Chris unpack the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, a century old trade secret rule that began in 1902 when a sugar refinery worker was blocked from joining a competitor. They explain how the doctrine works, the three factors courts consider, and how it is used to prevent potential misuse of trade secrets before any misappropriation occurs. The conversation explores how different states treat the doctrine, reviews the landmark PepsiCo v Redmond case, and looks at how its use has shifted from senior executives to highly skilled engineers, especially in the AI industry. As noncompete agreements face bans and tighter restrictions across the United States, the doctrine is becoming a more important tool for protecting valuable trade secrets.
Episode 20: How Far Does DTSA Reach? Trade Secrets Without Borders
In this episode Tim and Chris unpack the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, a century old trade secret rule that began in 1902 when a sugar refinery worker was blocked from joining a competitor. They explain how the doctrine works, the three factors courts consider, and how it is used to prevent potential misuse of trade secrets before any misappropriation occurs. The conversation explores how different states treat the doctrine, reviews the landmark PepsiCo v Redmond case, and looks at how its use has shifted from senior executives to highly skilled engineers, especially in the AI industry. As noncompete agreements face bans and tighter restrictions across the United States, the doctrine is becoming a more important tool for protecting valuable trade secrets.
What is litigation funding?
With the recent press release from SIM IP and Tangibly, a client recently asked me a simple but important question: how does litigation funding actually work? The missing piece in trade secret enforcement Litigation is expensive, and intellectual property litigation...
SIM IP and Tangibly Launch Trade Secret Litigation Financing Partnership
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...
How do litigation funding companies evaluate trade secret claims?
Trade secret misappropriation cases can produce substantial recoveries, but they are complex, expensive, and inherently risky. For companies confronting stolen trade secrets, employee theft of confidential information, or competitor idea theft, self funding a trade...
The financial impact of trade secret misappropriation
Trade secret misappropriation is not merely a legal dispute. It is a direct assault on enterprise value. When confidential business information is taken, misused, or disclosed without authorization, the financial consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. Lost...
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Episode 21: Reasonable Measures Meets Cybersecurity with Nick McLeod
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Episode 18: When Trade Secrets Drive M&A featuring Ray Miller
Episode 17: The Lifecycle of Trade Secret Protection featuring Raluca David
Episode 16: How a Century-Old Rule Still Shapes Trade Secrets
Episode 15: How AI Is Eating Your IP
Episode 14: Monkey Selfies & AI Inventions Navigating Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets
Episode 13: $1.8 Billion and Counting, The Cost of Trade Secret Theft
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Episode 21: Reasonable Measures Meets Cybersecurity with Nick McLeod
In this episode Tim and Chris unpack the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, a century old trade secret rule that began in 1902 when a sugar refinery worker was blocked from joining a competitor. They explain how the doctrine works, the three factors courts consider, and how it is used to prevent potential misuse of trade secrets before any misappropriation occurs. The conversation explores how different states treat the doctrine, reviews the landmark PepsiCo v Redmond case, and looks at how its use has shifted from senior executives to highly skilled engineers, especially in the AI industry. As noncompete agreements face bans and tighter restrictions across the United States, the doctrine is becoming a more important tool for protecting valuable trade secrets.
What is litigation funding?
With the recent press release from SIM IP and Tangibly, a client recently asked me a simple but important question: how does litigation funding actually work? The missing piece in trade secret enforcement Litigation is expensive, and intellectual property litigation...
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 AI IP Gold Rush Meets the § 101 Minefield
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Patent Attorney vs. Trade Secret Strategist: Which Expert Do You Need First?
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A Guide to Building a Robust Trade Secret Program
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Trade Secret Harvesting
Uncovering the Hidden Jewels in Your Company In the relentless race of innovation, companies often fixate on patents as the primary means of protecting their intellectual property. While patents are undeniably crucial, a vast and often untapped reservoir of value lies...
7 Common Trade Secret Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
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How does Tangibly protect trade secrets?
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How to Patent an Idea for Free
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