Using AI doesn’t make your law firm AI-native
Recent buzzwords are “AI-native” and especially the “AI-native law firm”, but what do they mean and why are they a big deal in the legal industry? First, let’s exclude what they’re not. Using AI tools is not the same as being AI native A traditional law firm...
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Top-10 surprising “business” trade secrets
If the scope of patents is large, the range of trade secrets is enormous! In my mind, the world of trade secrets can be divided into two large buckets: “technical” and “business”. Technical trade secrets are what most people think of – recipes, manufacturing methods,...
The three necessary ingredients to a trade secret
If you read cases and statutes about trade secrets from anywhere in the world, you will see a three-part definition is used. Trade secret law is remarkably harmonized, unlike patent laws which can vary pretty substantially around the world. Trade secrets can be...
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...
The AI IP Gold Rush Meets the § 101 Minefield
We are living in an artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush. From large language models that write code to machine learning systems that optimize logistics or predict disease, AI innovations are transforming nearly every sector. For many companies, especially startups...
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...
Using AI doesn’t make your law firm AI-native
Top-10 surprising “business” trade secrets
The three necessary ingredients to a trade secret
HouseCanary Wins Big, Loses Bigger, and Still Walks Away With a Massive Trade Secret Verdict
Top-10 surprising “business” trade secrets
If the scope of patents is large, the range of trade secrets is enormous! In my mind, the world of trade secrets can be divided into two large buckets: “technical” and “business”. Technical trade secrets are what most people think of – recipes, manufacturing methods,...
The three necessary ingredients to a trade secret
If you read cases and statutes about trade secrets from anywhere in the world, you will see a three-part definition is used. Trade secret law is remarkably harmonized, unlike patent laws which can vary pretty substantially around the world. Trade secrets can be...
HouseCanary Wins Big, Loses Bigger, and Still Walks Away With a Massive Trade Secret Verdict
This Texas trade secret verdict is a good reminder that even when a plaintiff wins big, trade secret litigation can still turn on procedural issues at the very end. HouseCanary just secured a $175 million compensatory trade secret verdict against Amrock in Bexar...
What’s happening in the Epic Games trade secret lawsuit over Fortnite leaks?
Another Epic lawsuit! This case is another great, Epic even, example of how 70% of trade secret problems come from insider leaks like employee or contractor misconduct. From insider leaks to trade secret litigation In this Epic Games trade secret lawsuit, Epic is...
Episode 22: It’s a TRAP: What Is Replacing Noncompetes?
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 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.
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Episode 22: It’s a TRAP: What Is Replacing Noncompetes?
Episode 21: Reasonable Measures Meets Cybersecurity with Nick McLeod
Episode 20: How Far Does DTSA Reach? Trade Secrets Without Borders
Episode 19: From Copyright to Trade Secrets: Anthropic’s Impact on AI & IP
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
Using AI doesn’t make your law firm AI-native
Recent buzzwords are “AI-native” and especially the “AI-native law firm”, but what do they mean and why are they a big deal in the legal industry? First, let’s exclude what they’re not. Using AI tools is not the same as being AI native A traditional law firm...
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
We are living in an artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush. From large language models that write code to machine learning systems that optimize logistics or predict disease, AI innovations are transforming nearly every sector. For many companies, especially startups...
Using AI doesn’t make your law firm AI-native
HouseCanary Wins Big, Loses Bigger, and Still Walks Away With a Massive Trade Secret Verdict
What’s happening in the Epic Games trade secret lawsuit over Fortnite leaks?
Episode 22: It’s a TRAP: What Is Replacing Noncompetes?
What is litigation funding?
When AI patent tools become the most valuable trade secrets
To patent or not to patent?
Patent Attorney vs. Trade Secret Strategist: Which Expert Do You Need First?
IP Law Essentials for Tech Startups
When to Bring in a Patent Attorney (and How to Prepare)?
Espresso Espionage: Brewing Up Trade Secrets and Corporate Drama.
How do you protect trade secrets?
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Patent Attorney vs. Trade Secret Strategist: Which Expert Do You Need First?
If you think about it, everything starts out as a trade secret, even patents. It is more important to first consider your trade secret strategy before deploying your patent attorney. Patents start out initially as an idea or a set of experiments or designs. If...
A Guide to Building a Robust Trade Secret Program
In the relentless chess match of modern business, your most valuable assets aren't always the ones on your balance sheet. They are the secret formulas, the proprietary processes, the customer lists, and the innovative algorithms that give you a competitive edge. These...
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
Trade secrets are often mishandled because companies underestimate their value or assume simple measures like NDAs are enough. Below are the seven most common mistakes seen in litigation and audits.Not training your staff about what trade secrets are and how to handle...
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...
How to Patent an Idea for Free
How to Patent an Idea for Free The Real Answer Starts With Trade Secrets Why People Search for a Free Patent Many creators and founders look for a way to patent an idea without paying anything. It makes sense. Patents are expensive and early stage ideas usually need...
The Promise and Perils of Enterprise Data as Trade Secrets
Amazon Faces Trade Secret Lawsuit from Regional Air Freight Startup TuffAir
Trade Secret Harvesting: A Practical Guide to Uncovering Your Crown Jewels
