The Intersection of Technology, Litigation, and IP –When the Disruptors Get Disrupted

Contributors: Warrington Parker

January 12, 2022

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IP litigation in the tech industry is changing, with companies using trade secrets, copyright, and more to protect their brands

Technology remains the engine of the global economy, with companies churning out new ideas and innovations by the minute. With this constant flow of new offerings and business models, litigation has long played a prominent role in the industry. But that role is now evolving quickly.

Historically, the industry’s legal battles have focused on patent litigation. But tech companies large and small are turning to a broader range of litigation in the ongoing, often-intense struggle to gain advantage and keep competitors at bay.

Read the complete article in the Litigation Forecast 2022. 

Index: Litigation Forecast 2022

• The Intersection of Technology, Litigation, and IP – “When the Disruptors Get Disrupted” — Warrington Parker
• BioPharma – “The Calm Between the CRISPR Storms” — Anne Elise Herold Li
• Copyright/Software – “Fair Use: When Clarification Isn’t Necessarily Clear” — Gabriel M. Ramsey
• International Trade Commission – “A Sledgehammer for Fighting Knockoffs” — Joshua Pond
• PTAB Litigation – “The Changing Rules of the Road” — Vincent J. Galluzzo
• Patent Cases – “An Open Door for MOT Patent Litigation” — Laura A. Lydigsen
• Trade Secrets – “Expect Claims to Keep Rising” — Astor Heaven
• Trademark – “Conflicting Decisions Raise Uncertainty” — Andrew J. Avsec

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