There’s been a significant shift in how companies protect their valuable intellectual property.
While patents and patent litigation were once the go-to methods, there's been a noticeable rise in trade secret litigation. This change is driven by several factors, including the perception that patents are easily invalidated and the reduction in patent damages awards.
In a recent article for the Michigan Bar Journal, Joe Barber discusses the key differences between trade secret and patent litigation, and the nuances companies should be aware of before pursuing legal action.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bbzInB.