In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Pamela K. Chen opened a new realm of possibilities for trade secret protection. Judge Chen’s order acknowledges that, at least in very rare circumstances, an ...

A growing focus on data analysis means medical device makers are leading an IP protection shift away from patents to trade secrets, a legal expert has said. “A lot of innovation in the medtech ...

Trade secrets are a cornerstone in the strategic architecture of businesses, representing invaluable assets that give it a competitive edge. These could encompass formulas, practices, processes, ...

This article is part of the “Defending the Algorithm™” series and was written by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Business and IP Trial Lawyer Acacia B. Perko, Esq., with research and drafting assistance from ...

Nicholas Schneider of Eckert Seamans examines the surge in trade secret litigation and discusses how employee mobility, remote work, and AI calls on companies to take a hard look at their protection ...

Trade secrets are among any business’s most valuable holdings — whether they know it or not. Unlike patents or copyrights, trade secrets derive their worth by remaining private or secret. It’s when ...

As companies deploy AI-driven platforms, analytics systems, and data-powered services, much of their competitive advantage now lives in internal documentation, deployment methods, proprietary ...