When it comes to protecting a company's technical innovations and ideas, there are two main options: patents and trade secrets. Let's explore the unique strategic considerations you need to review ...

“Conventional wisdom holds that patent protections and trade secrets operate like a playground teeter-totter—when patents are strong, trade secrets are weakened and vice-versa. But in some ...

CommentaryAttorney Analysis from Westlaw Today, a part of Thomson Reuters. April 09, 2024 - There are four types of intellectual property rights: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

the subject matter contained in the patent is publicly available and therefore no longer entitled to trade secret protection. As one court succinctly explained: "A trade secret is secret.

Patent or Trade Secret? It's a fundamental question R&D scientists and their organisations should consider for any invention they believe has potential value. Every invention is unique, and every ...

Opinion: Cravath attorneys explain how robust NDAs help protect trade secrets and reputations during and after the mergers ...