Under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), a trade secret is defined as information that derives independent economic value because it is not generally known to the public, and it is the subject of...
What Are Works In The Public Domain?
When filing for a copyright, it is always important to remember that the protection only lasts for a limited period of time. At expiration, the piece of work is said to have entered the ‘public...
Different Types Of Marks Used To Protect Intellectual Property
A mark is known as a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of any of the previous items, that identify the source of goods/services which are for sale. Marks have a unique and important...
FINRA Arbitration Claims: What You Need To Know
It is not unheard of for shareholders and investors to rely on investment brokers and investment firms for the management and possibility of growing their wealth and financial investments. These...
The Ins & Outs Of Fiduciary Duty
The term fiduciary duty is often mentioned in corporate documents, compliance discussions, newspaper headlines, and lawsuits. After all, it is an important concept that serves as a basis for...
SEC Rule 10b-5: Security Fraud Allegations
SEC Rule 10b-5, otherwise known as the Employment of Manipulative and Deceptive Practices, serves as the primary basis for investigating security fraud allegations. This rule generally makes it...
What Are Damages & Claims Under SEC Rule 10(b)-5?
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 gave the SEC broad authority over securities violations investigation in efforts to curb securities fraud. Moreover, Rule 10b-5 provides private citizens, or...
The Key Differences Between Direct Claims and Derivative Lawsuits
Find out the difference between direct claims and derivative lawsuits, and the actions shareholders can take against a company.
The Fair Use Defense To Copyright Infringement
As seen in the legislation that dictates copyright law, there are six main rights that are granted to copyright owners. However, it is important to note that these six rights are not absolute. One...
What Are The Different Types of Patents?
Want to protect your intellectual property? These different types of patents can help to protect IP, discover what they’re all about here.
XRP Lawsuit Update: Breaking News In The SEC V. Ripple Case
Get the latest XRP lawsuit update and find out how Ripple Labs is putting the pressure on the SEC, and Ripple’s latest arguments.
How Does Patent Infringement Work In The United States?
Under the statute 35 U.S.C. section 271, there is the enumeration of conduct that is considered infringing, and there is also the enumeration of conduct that is not considered infringing....