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The Biggest Trade Secret Leak In Your Company May Be Your AI Chatbot
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized workplace productivity, but many companies have adopted AI faster than they've implemented policies to protect their confidential information. As employees routinely upload sensitive data into AI chatbots to improve efficiency, organizations face an invisible but growing risk: the inadvertent disclosure of valuable trade secrets that could undermine legal protections and competitive advantages.
United States IP
K
Klemchuk
Podcast
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 93: Circuit Cases On Measuring Damages And Whether Misappropriation Can Be A RICO Predicate
Federal Circuit and Fifth Circuit cases bring new developments in trade secret litigation, examining how courts measure damages for misappropriation and whether such claims can serve as predicates for RICO actions. These decisions have significant implications for companies seeking to protect their confidential business information through the courts.
United States IP
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Article
International Contract Manufacturing: 8 Ways To Protect Your IP, Products, And Payments
International contract manufacturing exposes companies to defective goods, stolen intellectual property, and payment disputes. Most disasters begin before production when buyers choose the wrong partner, disclose valuable information prematurely, or rely on inadequate agreements that fail to address quality standards, compliance requirements, and enforceable remedies.
United States IP
HS
Harris Sliwoski
Article
Synthetic Data As A Deal Asset: Ownership, Provenance, And Diligence Considerations In AI Acquisitions
As AI companies increasingly rely on synthetic data for model training, M&A transactions involving these assets face novel legal uncertainties around ownership, provenance, and regulatory compliance. This analysis examines the critical due diligence considerations and contractual protections buyers need when synthetic datasets constitute a material component of deal value, from copyright ambiguities to inherited infringement risks and quality degradation concerns.
United States IP
MB
Mayer Brown
Article
Contract Architecture — Core AI Clauses For Vendor Agreements
AI vendor contracts require specialized provisions beyond standard SaaS agreements to address unique risks around data use, model training, and intellectual property. This article examines the essential contractual clauses that protect businesses when engaging AI vendors, from precise definitions of AI services and data categories to ownership rights, confidentiality protections, and AI-specific security safeguards.
United States Technology
Wa
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Article
Federal Circuit Finds Jury Instructions In ED Texas Case “Erroneous” And “Improper”
The Federal Circuit issued several significant rulings addressing trade secret statute of limitations, patent eligibility under Section 101, jury instruction requirements, and the reviewability of IPR institution decisions. These precedential opinions establish important standards for when plaintiffs must file misappropriation claims, how abstract ideas are evaluated in agricultural technology patents, and proper procedures for patent infringement trials involving multiple patents.
United States IP
W
WilmerHale
Podcast
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 90: New Circuit Cases On Statute Of Limitations And The Preliminary Injunction Standard (Podcast)
This episode examines two significant appellate court decisions that reshape the landscape of trade secret litigation. The Federal Circuit's statute of limitations ruling resulted in the elimination of a substantial verdict, while the Sixth Circuit provided crucial clarification on the evidentiary requirements plaintiffs must meet when pursuing preliminary injunctive relief.
United States Commercial
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Article
Readily Ascertainable—WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin: March And April 2026
This bulletin examines recent trade secret litigation developments from March and April 2026, including significant damages awards, appellate decisions, and injunctive relief cases. The analysis covers jury verdicts ranging from $175 million to $170 million, a Federal Circuit reversal of an $18.3 million award, and a temporary restraining order preventing threatened disclosure of proprietary information.
United States IP
W
WilmerHale
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