Lawsuits involving trade secrets theft have become an almost weekly occurrence. In 2015, Fitbit, Nike, Angie’s List, and Oculus Rift became entangled in high-profile legal battles arising
Category: Intellectual Property Disputes
Two Common (and Costly) Mistakes in Trade Secrets Litigation
Trade secrets litigation can be expensive, and if you can avoid it by implementing the measures that I’ve previously described here, then you are off
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property When Getting Involved in a Startup
One of the factors that distinguishes successful startups from those that fail, is not just a great idea, but an idea that’s legally protected from
No Non-Compete Agreement? No Problem! – What Texas Companies Can Learn from Oculus Rift Lawsuits
I advise all my business clients in Texas to have non-compete and non-solicitation agreements with their key employees. Why? Well, first of all, because Texas
10 Tips on Preventing Trade Secrets Theft by Employees Who Work from Home
In 2013, Marissa Mayer’s memo to Yahoo employees cancelling Yahoo’s work-from-home policy sparked a debate on whether working from home hurts or benefits companies, and
Four Ways to Protect Your Business Ideas: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, and Trade Secrets
Whether you are an owner of an established business or a budding entrepreneur working on a start-up, understanding how you can protect your business ideas