Organisation: Federal Trade Commission (USA)

Antitrust challenges against pharma patent strategies continue to escalate

02 July 2024

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

27 June 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has welcomed a rule from the patent office that would require companies to disclose settlement agreements earlier in the patent challenge process

20 June 2024

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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

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

The US Federal Trade Commission is ramping up pressure on pharma patentees

02 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 prohibition is facing legal challenges but businesses still need to review their restrictive covenants 

25 April 2024

Chair Lina Khan said draft will be on the table in the coming weeks, with potential major ramifications for trade secrets strategy

17 April 2024

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Many US businesses are now focusing upon protecting trade secrets as a crucial part of their IP portfolios. With the FTC embracing California’s approach toward non-compete agreements, employers will need to litigate to protect claimed trade secrets. 

07 March 2024