In the second article of our new series, we explain how trade secrets can be safeguarded to prevent misappropriation or unauthorised publication Our first article in this series: Unlocking competitive advantage: The strategic role of trade secrets in IP protection, set out the broad requirements for information to qualify as a trade secret, as well as jurisdiction specific summaries. We noted the flexibility of trade secrets, leading to their strategic importance as company assets. In [...]

Under Article III of the Constitution, a plaintiff must have standing in order to bring a suit in federal court. To establish standing, the plaintiff must have "(1) suffered an injury in fact, (2) that is fairly traceable to the challenged conduct of the defendant, and (3) that is likely to be redressed by a favorable judicial decision."1Constitutional standing is a jurisdictional requirement, a defect in which can be challenged at any time, even [...]

When brands think about protecting their intellectual property abroad, they often start with the most visible tasks: filing a trademark application, registering a patent, or sending a takedown notice to deal with a specific infringement. Those steps matter. On their own, though, they are tactical steps. They can be necessary, but they rarely build durable protection and, in many markets, they leave companies exposed. This post is for companies expanding internationally and for the [...]