Law: Defend Trade Secrets Act 2016 (USA)

Gregory Brown, lawyer at Hill Ward Henderson, shares tips for handling soured corporate relationships and an unusual trade secret case 

27 June 2024

Zunum Aero’s recent triumph in the trade secret case is a reminder of the risks of teaming up with an industry giant for an ambitious project

07 June 2024

In a spat between real estate title insurers, a Texas judge has opined that, where there has been no use, a cause of action for misappropriation would not accrue under the DTSA

04 June 2024

Featured in Trade Secrets Hub 2024

Following the FTC’s recent ban on non-compete agreements, US employers must adopt key best practices and a strong trade secret strategy – such as taking technical measures and understanding shop rights – to focus on protecting their intellectual property.

30 May 2024

A franchising company filing a high volume of lawsuits highlights the vulnerabilities around this business model vis-à-vis trade secrets protection

24 May 2024

IAM spoke to James Pooley, a Silicon Valley lawyer who was instrumental in the DTSA’s creation, to reflect on the changes it has brought in and what’s coming next

14 May 2024

While the move has been applauded for its benefits for low-wage workers, it potentially leaves the US vulnerable on the international stage

10 May 2024

Seventh Circuit’s strict wording in a recent order indicates patience is running out with the Chinese defendant’s “litigation misconduct”

03 May 2024

Morgan Lewis Partner Seth M. Gerber says the “breaking down” of walls will allow a spillover of innovative ideas to benefit the nation’s economy

26 April 2024

The case is latest of many recent life sciences confidential information disputes

02 April 2024