Attorneys at Di Blasi, Parente & Associados share how the protection of trade secrets strengthens innovation by bringing together legal practice, regulatory developments, and established international references
A team from Cooley shares how they overturned a massive damages award by emphasising that the opposing company’s trade secrets claims were time-barred
Latham & Watkins bolstered its IP litigation bench in California with the addition of Kieran Kieckhefer, as partner demand for trial-ready expertise shows no sign of slowing
Lawyers at Vondst and Biopatents say a ruling concerning the protected status of trade secrets could see the UPC flooded with requests to prevent access to confidential information
As trade secret filings rise due to AI development and economic espionage concerns, firms are relying on proactive counselling to help clients navigate disputes
The shortlist for our annual Americas Awards will be published next month, with potential winners in more than 90 categories set to be revealed
One of the litigators expects that she’ll have to help clients navigate challenges posed by USPTO developments
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
Laura Vartain Horn, formerly at the US Attorney’s Office, hopes to work on both trade secret and patent cases at Kirkland & Ellis
Kilpatrick Townsend was recognised as Americas firm of the year, while patent powerhouse James Haley won a lifetime achievement award
Funders at four firms outline what could shape legal financing next year, including portfolio funding and law firms shouldering clients’ risks
Sponsored
Sponsored
-
Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsTu Anh Tran and Duc Anh Tran of Tilleke & Gibbins explain why strong criminal provisions on trade secrets in Vietnam are necessary
Firms explain how they question jurors and account for potential bias in trade secrets cases
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
The firm has added six practitioners in recent weeks as it takes measured steps to build its IP practice with a focus on trade secrets work
Bradford Newman, who has joined the firm’s new Silicon Valley office as head of complex technology disputes, discusses plans to build the practice group and attract local talent
David Singer discusses architecture, flipping burgers on a barbecue, and why he has a plate full of litigation
Tim Chen Saulsbury explains why single-craft artisans inspire him and how, even at home, he’s never too far from another IP lawyer
-
Weekly take: Why it's crucial to avoid a Rolls-Royce style IP nightmare
Companies must conduct thorough IP due diligence – even if it may not be mandatory -
Weekly take: Companies must look beyond non-competes to protect trade secrets
Regardless of whether the FTC’s ban on non-competes goes into effect, businesses should stop relying on these agreements -
Weekly take: IP-trade demands will fail future generations
The bedaquiline case highlights why tools such as India’s pre-grant opposition mechanism are so important
Former professional cricketer Ben Scott talks through the challenges of building a legal tech platform, transitioning from sportsman to entrepreneur and why he believes he has found a gap in the market
Academic Eden Sarid joins us during Pride Month to discuss queer expression and IP law, Patagonia v Pattie Gonia, and how queer and AI-generated creations both pose novelty concerns
Chris Adams, Managing IP’s research lead, joins us to explain what practitioners need to know ahead of our first rankings release of 2026
Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and how to empower women in tech and IP
João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories
Simon Wright explains why the UK should embrace the possibility of rejoining the UPC, and reveals how CIPA is reacting to this month’s historic Emotional Perception AI case at the UK Supreme Court
In our latest podcast, Deborah Hampton talks through her hopes for the year, INTA’s patent focus, London 2026, and her love of music
In the final episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the IP Inclusive Charter and the senior leaders’ pledge
In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic minority IP professionals
In the eighth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Ability, a network for disabled people and carers active in the IP profession
