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On March 4, the Federal Circuit, heard oral arguments for Celanese Int’l. v ITC, 22-1827 (Fed. Cir. 2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights.

The Core Issue at Hand

This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether

Continue Reading Celanese v. ITC – Exploring the Crossroads of Trade Secrets and Patent Rights Post AIA

In Seyfarth’s fourth installment of its 2013 Trade Secrets Webinar series, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Seyfarth attorneys Jim McNairy, Michael Baniak, and Joseph Walker will address how the America Invents Act impacts the value of trade secret and patent protection, and what the implications may be for technology innovators.

The Seyfarth panel will
Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar: How the America Invents Act Increases the Importance of Trade Secrets

The fourth webinar of the 2012 series will focus on trade secret considerations in the banking and finance industry, including prosecuting claims against former employees who are FINRA members. Topics will include:

  • What practical steps can financial services institutions implement to protect trade secrets and client relationships
  • What should you do if your trade secrets are improperly removed or disclosed,


Continue Reading Upcoming Client Webinar on May 22nd: Protecting Your Trade Secrets in the Financial Services Industry