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Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: Risks & Benefits (Part 3)

Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: Risks & Benefits (Part 3)

Nearly all manufacturing processes involve a significant number of intellectual assets.


Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: Outsourced Manufacturing (Part 2)

Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: Outsourced Manufacturing (Part 2)

There are two common categories of outsourced manufacturing: toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing.


Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: An Economic Overview (Part 1)

Outsourced Manufacturing and Trade Secrets: An Economic Overview (Part 1)

Since the beginning of the industrial age, companies have outsourced part of the manufacturing process to third-party providers.


Smallest Saleable Patent Practicing Unit (SSPPU) – Another Court Affirms the Obvious

Smallest Saleable Patent Practicing Unit (SSPPU) – Another Court Affirms the Obvious

In the topsy-turvy world of Standard Essential Patent (SEP) litigation, a court acknowledging the obvious often counts as news.


Trade Secret Theft in China

Trade Secret Theft in China

“China national charged with stealing trade secrets” – U.S. Justice Department


Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Robert Colao

Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Robert Colao

Over the course of my 20+ years practicing law, I have had the honor of working with many individuals who are involved at the cutting edge of all aspects of intellectual property.


Patent Demand Letters – Escalation or Litigation (Part 5)

Patent Demand Letters – Escalation or Litigation (Part 5)

If the patent demand letter situation escalates and you may be sued for infringement, you have options to consider.


Patent Demand Letters – Response Tactics (Part 4)

Patent Demand Letters – Response Tactics (Part 4)

If you receive a patent demand letter, you can choose from many courses of action, but each has pros and cons.


Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Eric Stasik

Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Eric Stasik

I first met Eric Stasik some 5 years ago when I was at Vringo. When we first met, it took no more than 10 minutes to appreciate how lucky I was to have him on my team.


Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Donal O’Connell

Meet the IP Thought Leaders: Donal O’Connell

Over the course of my 20+ years practicing law, I have had the honor of working with many individuals at the cutting edge of all aspects of intellectual property.