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When Patent Protection Ends and Trade Secret Protection Can Continue
A trade secret dispute involving Praxis Precision Medicines shows why publishing a patent does not necessarily eliminate protection for related confidential know-how. The case highlights the importance of clearly identifying what has been publicly disclosed, what remains secret, and documentation.
Charles Gideon Korrell80When a Settlement Payment Depends on a Patent Surviving, Define What “Surviving” Means
A patent settlement between T-Mobile and KAIFI shows why agreements tying future payments to legal or regulatory outcomes need precise trigger language. The case offers a broader lesson for settlements, licenses, earnouts, and other contracts: define exactly what must happen before money becomes due
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