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Preserving the Crown Jewels: Practical Strategies for Protecting Source Code in Patent Litigation Discovery
In today's Internet age, the most valuable asset belonging to many of the world's most successful organizations is “source code” ' the programming underlying all software operating systems, databases, and applications. As a result, keeping source code from leaking to the public is of paramount concern, especially in light of the fact that source code published over the Internet can proliferate at an exponential pace with little more than a series of mouse clicks. If confidential code is released into the public domain, even inadvertently, it risks losing any trade secret protection it once enjoyed. See, e.g., Linkco, Inc. v. Fujitsu Ltd., 230 F. Supp. 2d 492, 498-99 (S.D.N.Y. 2002). In short, once the “genie” is out of the bottle, it cannot be put back in.
To preserve the secrecy of their source code, many companies impose strict security policies on their own employees. As an example, code may be restricted to a small number of secure facilities, computers, and company employees who have a specific need for access. Even employees that do gain access may be prevented from viewing or downloading a full copy of the source code, but may be restricted instead only to necessary portions of the code. Furthermore, password protection, copy protection, and source control software are ubiquitous ' making unauthorized access difficult while keeping close track of who last “checked in” and “checked out” source code from a secure server.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.