August 2024

Why universities should leverage trade secrets in IP monetisation deals 

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University patent holders must focus more attention on the critical benefits that trade secret and know-how licensing could bring to their IP commercialisation activities To read more Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert […]

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When Algorithms Meet Regulators – The Unexpected Vulnerability of AI Trade Secrets | Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Companies deploying and developing Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) face a critical intellectual property dilemma: How should I protect AI trade secrets in a regulatory landscape that demands transparency? Indeed, while the Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. § 1905) criminalizes the unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets or confidential information by federal government personnel, it has an important

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Conflicting Decisions over the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Leave Employers in Limbo

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“The net result of these decisions is that the FTC’s non-compete ban remains in place for everyone but the parties in Ryan, and the September 4 effective date is looming on the horizon. It remains to be seen, however, whether the FTC’s non-compete ban will go into effect by that date.” The Supreme Court’s recent

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Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act Comes Into Force Today – SpicyIP

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In the wake of Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s announcement to bring the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act in force on August 1, we are pleased to bring to our readers a tidbit on the development by SpicyIP intern Aditi Bansal. Aditi is a fourth year law student studying at OP Jindal Global University.

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US patent community responds to bill that unravels eBay

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Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi Some say the RESTORE Patent Rights Act is the most critical reform to repair the US patent system, but others feel it’s a bad idea, saying eBay mainly impacted NPEs rathen than operating companies Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe

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UK Court of Appeal Increases FRAND Rate, Applies It Outside Limitations Period | McDermott Will & Emery

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The UK Court of Appeal found that the UK High Court of Justice applied flawed reasoning in setting a global fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) royalty rate for a patent portfolio essential to 3G, 4G and 5G cellular technologies. Interdigital Tech Corp. et al. v. Lenovo Group Limited, Case Nos. CA-2023-001489; -001492 (July 12, 2024)

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US patent community responds to bill that unravels eBay

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Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi Some say the RESTORE Patent Rights Act is the most critical reform to repair the US patent system, but others feel it’s a bad idea, saying eBay mainly impacted NPEs rathen than operating companies Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe

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Irish Businesses Should Act Now To Prepare For EU AI Act

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By Karen Gallagher, Maureen Daly and Isabel Humburg (August 1, 2024, 2:25 PM BST) — With the publication of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law, and the acceleration of the adoption of artificial intelligence, Irish companies must recognize the impact of AI across various business streams and prepare for the act….

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Copyright Office Recommends Unassignable Federal Right to Digital Replicas in First Generative AI Report

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“The Office believes excluding the safe harbor under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in the digital replica context is necessary as many disseminators of digital replicas could be anonymous or unreachable.” Source: Wikipedia On the same day that a group of senators introduced a bill—the “NO FAKES Act”—to create a right for individuals

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