For the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s 125th Anniversary, John and Russell (both former chairs of the AIPLA Trade Secret Law Committee) and Ben (the current chair) went on the road to talk to the current AIPLA President, Brian Batzli, immediate past-President, Patrick Coyne, and Executive Director, Vince Garlock, at this year’s
When an employee leaves for a competitor, it’s not uncommon for the former employer to investigate whether the employee took information on the way out the door. But a recent case from the Georgia Court of Appeals, Patel v. Duke Hospitality LLC, highlights some limits on what the former employer can do.
As Ben
Episode 16 of Fairly Competing is out!
Temporary retraining orders (called, “TROs”) are a staple of trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. IIn this episode, Ben, Russell and I discuss what you need to know when you are either seeking or defending against a temporary restraining order in a trade secret or noncompete case.
Episode 15 of Fairly Competing is out!
In this episode, Ben, Russell and I discuss what to do when you receive a cease and desist letter, including how to prepare for it and how to respond to it.
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Episode 14 of Fairly Competing is out! In this episode, Ben, Russell and I are joined by special guest Vicki Cundiff, one of the true deans of the trade secret bar, as we discuss the requirement of proving irreparable harm in trade secret disputes.
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Sooooo I am just a wee bit late with this one. Episode 13 of Fairly Competing is out and has been for some time! In this episode, Ben, Russell and I take a look back on some of the more significant developments in trade secret and restrictive covenant law in 2021, and give our
Episode 12 of Fairly Competing is out and we discuss the high profile Wisk Aero litigation in California.
In this episode, Ben, Russell and I explore the decision by U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick in Wisk Aero LLC v. Archer Aviation Inc. Readers will remember that I wrote about this case last
In this episode, Ben, Russell and I explore the ins and outs of mediating trade secret disputes through a discussion with our special guest James Pooley, one of the key thought leaders in the trade secret and intellectual property community.
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Episode 9 of Fairly Competing is out!
In this episode, Ben Fink, Russell Beck, and I discuss litigating trade secret cases generally and post-COVID, this time with a focus on the reasons for the lack of civility in trade secret and restrictive covenant cases — and what to do about it.
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Episode 8 of Fairly Competing is out!
In this episode, Ben Fink, Russell Beck, and I discuss litigating trade secret cases — including expedited discovery, depositions, protective orders, and hearings on motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions — generally and post-COVID.
So, come join us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.