Mark A. Klapow is co-chair of the firm's Litigation Group. He litigates complex commercial disputes including cases involving trade secrets.
Mark has represented Fortune 500 companies including Alcoa, Arconic, AT&T, Caterpillar, Dow, Ericsson, ExxonMobil, Intel, Lenovo, Molson Coors, and Western Union in federal and state courts across the country.
Mark serves as chair of the Trade Secret Law Committee of AIPLA and on the Trade Secrets Steering Committee of the Sedona Conference. He litigates, speaks, and writes in that area regularly. He is also an editor of the firm's Trade Secrets Trends blog.
Mark is the creator of the firm's annual Litigation Forecast, a guide for in-house counsel managing litigation in the coming year.
Mark also serves as outside general counsel for the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Adat Shalom.
Mark and his family live in Somerset. They are avid Washington Nationals and Washington Capitals fans. Mark is a lifelong "Deadhead."
Representative Matters
- MillerCoors v. Anheuser-Busch. Counsel for MillerCoors for trade secret allegations in the context of a false advertising lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch related to the Bud Light corn syrup campaign launched for the Super Bowl. Pending in Wisconsin federal court.
- Khoros v. Lenovo. Counsel for Lenovo against former vendor in trade secret litigation. Pending in California federal court.
- Thompson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence. Counsel for AI firm in landmark copyright case regarding Westlaw content. Pending in Delaware federal court.
- Future Proof v. Molson Coors. Counsel for Molson Coors against alleged competitor in hard seltzer market in brand dispute. Defeated preliminary injunction in Texas federal court. Affirmed by the Fifth Circuit. Recognized as a Top 10 Trademark Ruling of 2020.
- Arconic v. Novelis et al. Counsel for Arconic (fka Alcoa) against key competitor in trade secret misappropriation case involving aluminum bonding technology for automotive applications. Pending in Pennsylvania federal court.
- Western Union v. Paymentus Group. Counsel for Western Union in trade secret and poaching case. Obtained permanent injunction in Illinois federal court.
- TCL v. Ericsson. Counsel for Ericsson in first of its kind lawsuit alleging breach of FRAND licensing commitment on standard essential telecom patents. Won dismissal of antitrust claims in California federal court. IP claims reversed on appeal after trial, pending in California federal court.
- High frequency trading platform dispute. Counsel in parallel New York and Boston arbitrations. Won eight figure award.
- Matrix Markets et al. v. NEO Markets et al. Counsel in complex business control and ownership dispute. Won two TROs and defeated two TROs in span of five weeks in Texas state court.
- Competitor poaching dispute. Counsel for Fortune 100 company in non-compete and trade secret theft case against executive who joined key competitor. Won preliminary injunction in Illinois state court.
- Dow Corning v. NuSil Technology. Counsel for Dow Corning in trade secret case against key competitor. Won TRO in Michigan state court and, after PI hearing, obtained favorable settlement of this and California federal case.
- Metroil Inc. v. ExxonMobil et al. Counsel for ExxonMobil in test cases on issues of first impression. Won dismissal in D.C. federal court and appeal in D.C. Circuit (panel included Judges Merrick Garland and Brett Kavanaugh).
- U.S. v. AT&T. Counsel for AT&T in case brought by the United States and several states in D.C. federal court to prevent proposed merger with T-Mobile. Case dismissed and merger abandoned based upon FCC opposition.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, New York, and Connecticut; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal, First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and D.C. Circuits; and many federal district courts
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Chair, AIPLA Trade Secret Law Committee
- Steering Committee, Sedona Conference Trade Secrets (Working Group 12)
- Outside General Counsel, Hispanic Heritage Foundation
- Outside General Counsel, Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Contract Enforcement and Mitigation Issues in Light of COVID-19," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 16, 2020).
Presenters: Gregory D. Call, Mark A. Klapow, and Allyson McKinstry.
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"COVID and The Courts," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 11, 2020).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, Amanda Shafer Berman, Andrew Holmer, Rochelle-Leigh Rosenberg, and Eli Berns-Zieve.
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"IPLSPRING CLE Series: Experience the Intrigue of Recent Trade Secret Law Cases," American Bar Association Webinar
(May 27, 2020).
Panelist: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Business Interruption: Preparing for Future Commercial Disputes," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 7, 2020).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Luke van Houwelingen and Mara Lieber.
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"Business Disruption in a Pandemic: Planning for Resumed Performance in the Wake of Disruption," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 29, 2020).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Luke van Houwelingen, and Mara Lieber.
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"2020 Trade Secret Litigation Report," Lex Machina Webinar
(April 21, 2020).
Panelist: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Compare and Contrast of Force Majeure Interpretations and Other Business Interruption Contractual Issues," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 16, 2020).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, Frederik Van Remoortel, Laurence Winston, and Yao Mao.
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"Business Disruption in a Pandemic: Does COVID-19 Excuse Non-Performance of a Contract," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 2, 2020).
Presenters: Renée Delphin-Rodriguez, Mark A. Klapow, and Luke van Houwelingen.
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"Webinar Series: Protecting Trade Secrets and other Intellectual Property with Blockchain," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 14, 2020).
Moderator: Mark A. Klapow; Presenters: Kayvan A. Ghaffari and Joshua A. Rychlinski.
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"So Many Theories, So Little Time: Figuring Out Which Damages Theory is Best for Your Case," AIPLA Spring Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
(May 16, 2019).
Speaker: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Panel 1: Identification of Trade Secrets," The Sedona Conference Inaugural Meeting of Working Group 12 on Trade Secret Issues, Los Angeles, CA
(November 5, 2018).
Panelist: Mark Klapow.
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"Two Years In: What We’ve Learned from the Defend Trade Secrets Act," State Bar of Georgia Bar’s Intellectual Property Law Institute, Amelia Island, FL
(September 21, 2018).
Panelist: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Intro to Trade Secrets," AIPLA Trade Secret Law Summit, San Diego, CA
(March 1, 2018).
Moderator: Mark A. Klapow.
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"What the New Federal Trade Secrets Law Means for Your Clients," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 15, 2016).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, Mark A. Romeo, Michael J. Songer, and Vincent J. Galluzzo.
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"E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Kolon Industries, Inc. case presentation," AIPLA Trade Secret Law Committee
(June 18, 2015).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, Michael J. Songer, and Stephen M. Byers.
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"Trade Secret Protection and Recovery Strategies for Universities," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 23, 2015).
Presenters: Michael J. Songer, Mark A. Klapow, and Michael Appel.
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"Hot Issues in Trade Secret Litigation," 2014 Trade Secret Law Summit, Santa Clara, CA
(December 5, 2014).
Moderator: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Best Practices for Protection from Trade Secret Theft and for Handling Trade Secret Theft Accusation," D.C. Bar, Washington, D.C.
(September 9, 2014).
Speakers: Mark A. Klapow and Christopher Calsyn.
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"Unringing the Bell: Best Practices after Exposure to Another's Trade Secret," AIPLA Spring Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
(May 15-17, 2014).
Speaker: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Litigation Forecast: Developments in Trade Secrets Law and Strategies for Pursuing International Theft," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 18, 2013).
Presenters: Mark A. Klapow, Mark A. Romeo, Michael J. Songer, and Lucy Grace D. Noyola.
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"Asian Pacific American Bar Association Panel on the Pros and Pitfalls of Using Social Media for Networking and Business Development," Washington, D.C.
(February 26, 2013).
Panelist: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Litigation Forecast Antitrust Webinar: Litigating SEPs and FRAND Terms," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 12, 2013).
Presenters: John S. Gibson, Mark A. Klapow, Beatrice B. Nguyen, and M. Brinkley Tappan.
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"Corporate Counsel Perspectives," AIPLA 2012 Trade Secret Law Summit, Washington, D.C.
(October 23, 2012).
Presenter: Mark A. Klapow.
Publications
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"Litigation Forecast 2021: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 13, 2021).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Seeking Relief For Foreign Trade Secret Theft—Where to Begin," Bloomberg Law
(December 22, 2020).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow, and Jacob Canter.
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"Taiwanese Semiconductor Pleads Guilty, To Pay $60 Million Fine for Criminal Trade Secret Theft," Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
(November 23, 2020).
Authors: Caroline E. Brown, Mark A. Klapow and Eli Berns-Zieve.
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"The Sedona Conference Commentary on the Proper Identification of Asserted Trade Secrets in Misappropriation Cases," A Project of the Sedona Conference Working Group (WG12) on Trade Secrets, Oct. 2020 Ed.
(October 2020).
Contributing Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"GEICO Earns Victory at Intersection Between Copyright and Trade Secret Law Covering Source Code," Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends
(March 27, 2020).
Authors: Robert B. Kornweiss, Raija Horstman and Mark A. Klapow.
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"Litigation Forecast 2020: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 22, 2020).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow. Associate Editor: Jared Levine.
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"District Court Decision In FTC v. Qualcomm Spawns Controversy: Four Issues To Watch On Appeal," IP Litigator
(July/August 2019).
Authors: John S. Gibson, Mark A. Klapow, and Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D.
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"Litigation Forecast 2019: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 9, 2019).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow. Associate Editor: Julia Milewski.
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"How Courts Approach Trade Secret Identification: Part 2," Law360
(August 16, 2018).
Authors: Mark A, Klapow, Julia Milewski, and William C. Pellett.
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"How Courts Approach Trade Secret Identification: Part 1," Law360
(July 10, 2018).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow, Julia Milewski, and William C. Pellett.
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"Patent v. Trade Secret: Uncovering New Insights," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(June 18, 2018).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Erica Garcia-Jasso.
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"Litigation Forecast 2018: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 9, 2018).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow. Associate Editor: Rebecca Suarez.
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"Litigation Forecast 2017: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 18, 2017).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow. Associate Editors: Tyler A. O'Connor and Christie L. Stahlke.
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"4 Key Takeaways: What the New Federal Trade Secrets Law Means for Your Clients (June 15 Webinar)" Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(June 16, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow, Mark Romeo, Michael J. Songer, and Vince Galluzzo.
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"DTSA Update: Alphabet and Google Accused of Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Under The DTSA," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(June 16, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow, Michael J. Songer, and Colin Proksel.
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"Recent Case Highlights Circuit Split on Important Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Question," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(May 17, 2016).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow, Anne Elise Herold Li, and Tyler A. O'Connor.
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"Obama Inks Federal Trade Secrets Law," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(May 11, 2016).
Authors: Vince Galluzzo, Mark Romeo, and Mark Klapow.
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"Federal Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc on Question of ITC's Jurisdiction Over Extraterritorial Trade Secret Misappropriation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(May 5, 2016).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
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"Court Enters World-Wide Permanent Injunction After $940 Million Jury Verdict," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 29, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
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"Court Enters World-Wide Permanent Injunction After $940 Million Jury Verdict," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 29, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
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"House Finally Passes Federal Trade Secrets Law; Next Step is Obama's Promised Signature," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 28, 2016).
Authors: Mark Romeo, Mark Klapow, and Vince Galluzzo.
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"Federal Trade Secrets Bill Headed to House Vote Wednesday," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 22, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow, Mark Romeo, and Vince Galluzzo.
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"Federal Circuit to Decide if Rehearing En Banc Warranted in Section 337 Action Involving Extraterritorial Trade Secret Misappropriation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 22, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
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"Senate Unanimously Votes to Create Federal Civil Action for Trade Secrets Misappropriation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 6, 2016).
Authors: Michael J. Songer, Mark Klapow, and Craig P. Lytle.
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"Litigation Forecast 2016: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2016).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Countersuit for Trade Secret Misappropriation Impermissible in the Face of FCA Claim Based on Trade Secret, New Jersey Appeals Court Holds," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(January 7, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Sehar F. Sabir.
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"2015 Trade Secret Year in Review: Key Courtroom Developments," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(January 6, 2016).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
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"Be Careful What You Wish For: The Importance of Forum Selection Clauses," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(December 7, 2015).
Authors: Derek Hecht and Mark Romeo.
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"DuPont, Corning, and Others Speak Out in Support of Defend Trade Secrets Act at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(December 3, 2015).
Authors: Craig P. Lytle and Mark Klapow.
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"U.S. and China Agree on Joint Efforts Against Theft of Corporate IP," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(September 30, 2015).
Authors: Mark Klapow and Brendan Sepulveda.
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"The Growing Momentum for Federal Trade Secrets Legislation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(August 5, 2015).
Authors: Mark Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo, Ali Tehrani, and Stephen M. Byers.
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"Value is in the Eye of the Court: Eighth Circuit Affirms Macquarie Bank's Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Resolving Longstanding Dispute," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(July 22, 2015).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Preetha Chakrabarti.
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"ITC Excludes Chinese Company for 10-Years for Trade Secrets Misappropriation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(June 5, 2015).
Authors: Kathryn L. Clune, Mark A. Klapow, and Frances P. Hadfield.
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"Chair of Temple University's Physics Dept. Indicted for Providing U.S. High Tech to China," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(May 26, 2015).
Authors: Edward Goetz, Harvey Rishikof, and Mark A. Klapow.
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"Six PRC Citizens Charged With Economic Espionage," Trade Secrets Trends
(May 21, 2015).
Authors: Mark A. Klapow, Edward Goetz, and Harvey Rishikof.
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"Litigation Forecast 2015: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2015).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"10 Steps To Take After Trade Secret Theft Accusation," Law360
(June 24, 2014).
Co-Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Christopher Calsyn.
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"Litigation Forecast 2014: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2014).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"FRCP Changes Will Have Major Impact On 3rd-Party Discovery," Law360
(May 2, 2013).
Co-Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Ariel E. Applebaum-Bauch.
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"Litigation Forecast 2013: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2013).
Creator and Editor: Mark A. Klapow.
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"The Latest Attempt To Federalize Trade Secret Law," Law360
(August 1, 2012).
Author: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Reconsider the Way You Protect New Ideas," Executive Counsel
(June/July, 2012).
Author: Mark A. Klapow
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"The ITC Can Play a Critical Role in Combating International Trade Secret Theft," Intellectual Property Today
(January 20, 2012).
Co-Authors: Mark A. Klapow, Kathryn L. Clune, and Jessica Thompson.
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"Does Your Company Need An IP Protection Audit?" Employment Law360 / IP Law360
(June 14, 2011).
Author: Mark A. Klapow.
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"The ITC Solution To The Gray Market Problem In the Internet Age," Landslide (AIPLA)
(March 2011).
Co-Author: Mark A. Klapow.
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Case Study: Moncrief Oil v. OAO Gazprom, Law 360
(February 2011).
Co-Author: Mark A. Klapow.
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"10 Signs Your Company Has Trade Secrets To Protect," Law 360
(December 2010).
Co-Authors: Mark A. Klapow and Lucy Wheatley.
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"Bifurcation in Patent/Antitrust Cases," National Law Journal
(November 2010).
Co-Author: Mark A. Klapow.
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"Safeguarding Your Company Against Insider Theft: 6 PRC Citizens Charged with Economic Espionage," Crowell & Moring's Public Policy Bulletin
Authors: Mark A. Klapow, Harvey Rishikof, and Edward Goetz.
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"Senate Unanimously Votes to Create Federal Civil Action for Trade Secrets Misappropriation," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
Authors: Michael J. Songer, Mark Klapow and Craig P. Lytle.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"New Year, New Rules: Recent Amendments to Federal Rules,"
Litigation Alert
(January 14, 2021).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Mariam Sarwar
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"DOJ Antitrust Division Takes "Extraordinary Step" in Issuing Supplemental Business Review Letter to IEEE,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 29, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Akhil Sheth
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"COVID and the Courts: Reopenings Delayed and Challenged,"
Litigation Alert
(July 24, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Alex Rosen
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"COVID and the Courts: Reopening Plans,"
Litigation Alert
(June 10, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Andrew Holmer, Rochelle-Leigh Rosenberg, Eli Berns-Zieve, Amanda Shafer Berman
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"How to Navigate Supply Chain Disputes in a Pandemic,"
Litigation Alert
(May 19, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Bryan Brewer, Luke van Houwelingen, Mara Lieber
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"Business Interruption and Commercial Contracts: The Anatomy of the Dispute,"
Litigation Alert
(April 22, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Luke van Houwelingen, Mara Lieber
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"COVID and the Courts: Discovery in the Time of Coronavirus,"
Litigation Alert
(April 14, 2020).
Contacts: Amanda Shafer Berman, Mark A. Klapow, Andrew Holmer, Eli Berns-Zieve
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"COVID and the Courts: Expect Delay,"
Litigation Alert
(April 7, 2020).
Contacts: Amanda Shafer Berman, Mark A. Klapow, Andrew Holmer, Eli Berns-Zieve
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"Business Disruption and Commercial Contracts (Part 5): Once Force Majeure Is Asserted, What Are Our Rights And Obligations?,"
Litigation Alert
(April 1, 2020).
Contacts: Bryan Brewer, Mark A. Klapow, Luke van Houwelingen, Mara Lieber
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"Business Disruption and Commercial Contracts (Part 4): How To Assert Force Majeure,"
Litigation Alert
(April 1, 2020).
Contacts: Bryan Brewer, Mark A. Klapow, Luke van Houwelingen, Robert B. Kornweiss
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"Business Disruption and Commercial Contracts (Part 3): Does The Law Of Impossibility Or Frustration Excuse Performance?,"
Litigation Alert
(April 1, 2020).
Contacts: Bryan Brewer, Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Emily Alban
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"Business Disruption and Commercial Contracts (Part 2): What Is The Actual Cause Of The Disruption?,"
Corporate Alert
(April 1, 2020).
Contacts: Bryan Brewer, Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino
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"Business Disruption and Commercial Contracts (Part 1): What Does The Force Majeure Clause Cover?,"
Litigation Alert
(April 1, 2020).
Contacts: Bryan Brewer, Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Helen Osun
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"COVID and the Courts: State Court Edition,"
Litigation Alert
(March 30, 2020).
Contacts: Amanda Shafer Berman, Astor Heaven, Mark A. Klapow, Andrew Holmer, Eli Berns-Zieve
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"Business Disruption in a Pandemic: Does COVID-19 Excuse Non-Performance of a Contract?,"
Litigation Alert
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, John L. Murino, Emily Alban
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"COVID and the Courts: Federal Court Restrictions and Closures – An Update,"
Litigation Alert
(March 23, 2020).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Andrew Holmer
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"Significant Amendments To Rule 30(b)(6) Are Being Considered And Corporate Entities Must Pay Attention,"
Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation Alert
(September 27, 2019).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Kayvan M. Ghaffari
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"District Court Decision in FTC v. Qualcomm Spawns Controversy: Four Issues to Watch on Appeal,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 3, 2019).
Contacts: Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Mark A. Klapow, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Akhil Sheth, Kate M. Watkins
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"Vigilance as a Virtue: Lessons To Be Learned from the Coda Development v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Case,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(February 28, 2019).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Anne Elise Herold Li, Siri Rao
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"The Antitrust Division Takes the New Madison Approach to Court in u-blox v. InterDigital,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 14, 2019).
Contacts: Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Juan A. Arteaga, Mark A. Klapow, Kate M. Watkins
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"Antitrust, Standard Development, and Essential Patent Licensing: The Antitrust Division Returns to Sound Enforcement Principles,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 22, 2017).
Contacts: Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Juan A. Arteaga, Mark A. Klapow, Kate M. Watkins
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""Residence" for Patent Venue Refers Only to a Defendant’s State of Incorporation,"
IP Insights
(May 25, 2017).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Molly A. Jones
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"DOJ/FTC Issue Final Revised Antitrust-Intellectual Property Licensing Guidelines,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 17, 2017).
Contacts: Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Andrew I. Gavil, Mark A. Klapow, Kate M. Watkins
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"DOJ/FTC Propose Update to 1995 Antitrust-Intellectual Property Licensing Guidelines and Seek Comments,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(August 15, 2016).
Contacts: Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Andrew I. Gavil, Mark A. Klapow
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"Trade Secret Misappropriation and More: ITC Bars Importation of a Foreign Producer’s Stainless Steel Products for 16 Years,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(June 17, 2016).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Kathryn L. Clune, Jay DeSanto
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"For the First Time, a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Theft,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(May 11, 2016).
Contacts: Vincent J. Galluzzo, Mark A. Klapow, Stephen M. Byers
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"The Federal Circuit Does Not Limit Venue in Patent Cases. Next Stop: Congress?,"
IP Insights
(May 5, 2016).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Preetha Chakrabarti
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"Congress Could Take Steps Toward Patent Venue Reform,"
IP Insights
(March 24, 2016).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"All Revved Up: Mercedes Sues Ferrari-Bound Former Engineer for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Confidential Information,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(December 14, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Preetha Chakrabarti
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"European Court of Justice Rules on Abuse of Dominance in the Context of SEP Injunction Proceedings,"
IP Insights
(July 21, 2015).
Contacts: Sean-Paul Brankin, Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D., Mark A. Klapow
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"This Month in International Trade - May 2015,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 4, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Kathryn L. Clune, Alan W. H. Gourley, Mark A. Klapow, Alexander H. Schaefer, David (Dj) Wolff, Aaron Marx, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Belief of Invalidity Is Not a Defense to Induced Infringement,"
Intellectual Property Bullet Analyses
(May 27, 2015).
Contacts: Kathryn L. Clune, Mark A. Klapow, Ali Tehrani
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"Antitrust and the Shifting Music Streaming Landscape,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 11, 2015).
Contacts: John I. Stewart Jr., Mark A. Klapow
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"Announcing Trade Secrets Trends, Crowell & Moring's New Blog Covering Trade Secrets Law,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(May 5, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Stephen M. Byers
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"Patent Reform Roundup – May 2015 Edition,"
Intellectual Property Bullet Analyses
(May 4, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"Ninth Circuit Hears Argument in Landmark Standard-Essential Patent Case,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 10, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D.
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"Qualcomm's $975 Million China Settlement: Is NDRC Righting Antitrust Wrongs, or Building Industrial Policy?,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 13, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Robert A. Lipstein, Olivier N. Antoine
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"New Year, New Congress, Same Patent Reform Legislation,"
IP Insights
(February 6, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Anne Elise Herold Li, Preetha Chakrabarti
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"Justice Department Will Not Challenge Revised IEEE Standards Patent Policy,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 5, 2015).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Mark A. Klapow
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"Genuine Product Improvement Not Monopolization, California Jury Finds in Closely Watched Apple iPod Trial,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 17, 2014).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Mark A. Klapow
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"FTC Invokes "Deception" Authority Under Section 5 to Try to Curb "Patent Troll" Behavior,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 12, 2014).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Mark A. Klapow, Kathryn L. Clune
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"Companion Federal Trade Secret Bill Introduced In The House,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(August 19, 2014).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Christine B. Hawes
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"Consensus Grows as Congress Continues to Refine Its Efforts to Create a Federal Civil Cause of Action For Certain Trade Secret Theft,"
Regulatory Alert
(May 12, 2014).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Stephen M. Byers
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"Top 10 Trade Secrets Decisions of 2013,"
Trade Secrets Alert
(February 6, 2014).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Christine B. Hawes
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"Patent Troll Successfully Repleads Attack on Patent Aggregator RPX,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 13, 2013).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Mark A. Klapow, Shawn R. Johnson
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"House Passes Innovation Act, Senate to Consider Companion Legislation,"
IP Insights
(December 10, 2013).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"EU Lays Foundation For Harmonized Trade Secret Protection Across Member States,"
IP Insights
(November 28, 2013).
Contacts: Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Kristof Roox, Mark A. Klapow
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"Coming in December: Changes to Federal Rule 45 Governing Subpoenas,"
Regulatory Alert
(November 19, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Legislation Targeting So-Called 'Patent Trolls' Continues To Gather Steam,"
IP Insights
(November 13, 2013).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"Circuit Court Opinion Confirms Broad Scope of Federal Criminal Trade Secrets Statute,"
IP Insights
(October 1, 2013).
Contacts: Stephen M. Byers, Mark A. Klapow
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"Obama Administration Vetoes ITC Ban on iPhones and iPads,"
IP Insights
(August 6, 2013).
Contacts: Kathryn L. Clune, Mark A. Klapow
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"Federal Trade Secret Reform Continues With Two New Attempts to Improve Protection,"
Regulatory Alert
(July 22, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Congressional Efforts to Curb NPE Suits Intensify,"
IP Insights
(July 17, 2013).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"Texas Adopts Version of Uniform Trade Secrets Act,"
IP Insights
(May 28, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Supreme Court Endorses Significant Changes To Rule 45 Third Party Subpoena Process,"
Regulatory Alert
(May 1, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Much-Anticipated Decision On Rates To License Standard Essential Patents Issues,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 30, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"New Legislation Seeks to Shift Legal Fees to Unsuccessful Nonpracticing Entities,"
IP Insights
(March 4, 2013).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Vincent J. Galluzzo
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"This Month in International Trade - February 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 28, 2013).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Alan W. H. Gourley, Mark A. Klapow, David (Dj) Wolff
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"First Ever RICO Claim Against NPE Dismissed, But Other Claims Including RAND Commitments Remain Viable,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 22, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"The White House Shines a Spotlight on Trade Secret Theft,"
IP Insights
(February 21, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Congress Increases Criminal Penalties for Trade Secrets Theft,"
IP Insights
(February 11, 2013).
Contacts: Stephen M. Byers, Mark A. Klapow
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"Court Dismisses Patent Troll Attack on Patent Aggregator RPX (For Now),"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 5, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Second Circuit Holds That Employee's Misuse of Information on a Computer Server Alone Satisfies Minimum Contacts Test for Personal Jurisdiction in That State,"
IP Insights
(February 5, 2013).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
-
"Congress Broadens Federal Criminal Trade Secrets Statute,"
IP Insights
(December 21, 2012).
Contacts: Stephen M. Byers, Mark A. Klapow
-
"The Latest Attempt to Federalize Trade Secret Law,"
IP Insights
(August 13, 2012).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
-
"FTC Urges ITC to Deny Exclusion Orders for RAND-Encumbered Standard Essential Patent Holders,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 15, 2012).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Kathryn L. Clune, Robert A. Lipstein
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"Federal Circuit Holds That Settlement Negotiations Are Not Privileged,"
IP Insights
(April 17, 2012).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
-
"New Jersey Adopts the Uniform Trade Secrets Act,"
IP Insights
(January 31, 2012).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"Circuit Court Reinforces That Neither Lack Of Novelty Nor Ability To Reverse Engineer Are Defenses To Trade Secret Misappropriation,"
IP Insights
(January 30, 2012).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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"The ITC Can Play A Critical Role In Combating International Trade Secret Theft,"
IP Insights
(December 8, 2011).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Kathryn L. Clune
-
"District Court Carves Out "Trade Secret Exception" to California Ban on Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements,"
IP Insights
(September 20, 2011).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
-
"Texas Supreme Court Expands Scope of Enforceable Non-Competes,"
IP Insights
(June 30, 2011).
Contacts: Ellen Moran Dwyer, Mark A. Klapow
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"Hidden Discount Judgment of $2 Billion Against Ford: Implications for Pricing Systems,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 22, 2011).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Mark A. Klapow
-
"Trade Secret Misappropriation and Non-Competes Across (California) State Lines: What Law Governs?,"
IP Insights
(June 13, 2011).
Contact: Mark A. Klapow
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