Trade Secret Litigation: What Your Business Needs to Know to Protect its Valuable Trade Secrets

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In the digital age in which we live and work and conduct business, the protection of trade secrets has become a pressing concern for companies operating across all sectors of the global economy and in jurisdictions around the world. Whether it’s proprietary algorithms, client lists, product formulas or specialized manufacturing processes, trade secrets are often …Read more

Trade Secret Protection Strategies for California Businesses

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In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property (IP) law, safeguarding trade secrets is a pivotal aspect of any company’s business strategy, particularly for enterprises in California, where innovation thrives and competition is fierce. With the rise of technological advancements and the increasingly interconnected global market, protecting proprietary information has become more critical than ever before. …Read more

Navigating the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): A Comprehensive Guide for California Businesses

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In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property (IP) law, protecting trade secrets is paramount for businesses to maintain their competitive edge. Finkel Law Group, a leading California intellectual property law firm, presents a comprehensive guide to the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Their trade secret attorneys are available to provide valuable assistance when you need …Read more

Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Will Change the Legal Landscape:  Is Your Business Ready?

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a nationwide ban on most employment non-compete agreements.  Less than a month later, on February 1, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators reintroduced the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023,” which would ban the use and enforcement of post-employment non-compete agreements across the country. As efforts to …Read more

Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive IP Strategy for Your Technology Startup

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Now that you have decided to launch your technology startup it cannot be overstated as to how important it is to develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) strategy to ensure your company successfully secures, retains and commercializes its IP rights. Such a strategy should cover IP creation, acquisition, and protection, and also try …Read more

Recognizing and Protecting Your Family Business’ Most Basic Intellectual Property Rights

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Just about every business, including your family business, likely owns some form of intellectual property (“IP”).  IP can include trademarks, patents, copyrights or trade secrets.  IP rights allow your business to protect economically valuable intangible assets.  Once secured, IP rights allow your company to develop powerful competitive advantages in the marketplace where your goods and …Read more

Protecting and Enforcing Your Trade Secrets in California and Beyond

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An Award of Injunctive Relief Does Not Preclude Continuing Rights to Monetary Damages The primary objective in filing a lawsuit involving misappropriation of a trade secret is to stop the use and disclosure of your critical business information.  But even if your company succeeds in blocking the use of your trade secrets by obtaining an …Read more