An epic legal battle between two camera makers is now underway, with Polaroid alleging GoPro stole the design for its portable camera, the Polaroid Cube. Both products, which can easily be attached to equipment and clothing, have become popular among athletes with an appetite for extreme sports. The market for wearable cameras has done exceptionally
Distilleries are known for being businesses where trade secrets are a critical matter of importance. Building a brand in the alcoholic beverage industry requires these businesses to be unique while retaining a reputation for unmatched quality. Take for example Bénédictine, the world-famous French liqueur. A monk named Dom Bernardo Vincelli created the recipe in 1510, using the
Angie’s List, the crowd-sourced business review website, is suing Amazon Local, a subsidiary of the internet megastore Amazon, over allegations it misappropriated trade secrets. The federal lawsuit was filed based on accusations Amazon Local executives and employees were signing up as members on Angie’s List and downloading provider profiles and member reviews. Allegedly, the information was
For decades, knowledge of Coca Cola’s secret ingredient has remained a mystery. Many people and companies have attempted to guess the secret ingredient, but to no avail. Some would argue that one of the reasons Classic Coke has been so successful is because no one can truly replicate it. Coca Cola’s secret ingredient is the
Gillette has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against four of its former employees, all of which are employees of ShaveLogic. Gillette argues that ShaveLogic was given trade secrets by these former employees, who have breached their contract with Gillette by doing so. Trade secrets are an integral part of why a business succeeds. As such, other companies will sometimes
On November 13, the Los Angeles Superior Court frustrated Mattel’s motion to dismiss a $1 billion trade secret lawsuit, which was filed by MGA Entertainment. The lawsuit was filed because MGA accused Mattel of spying on it and other companies for years at toy shows. This decision is just one part of a long-standing legal feud
Trade secrets refer to an organization’s proprietary knowledge that provides a competitive edge and would be detrimental if released, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Often trade secrets are difficult to obtain, not known outside of the organization and subject to security measures. Most states, California included, have adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets
Frito-Lay lost a trademark infringement case against Medallion Foods, according to IPWatchdog. Frito-Lay’s lawsuit against Medallion Foods alleged trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, unfair competition and dilution under the United States Trademark Act as well as patent infringement under the patent laws of the United States. The subject of the trial was Frito-Lay’s Scoops design, which it
Century City is a commercial and residential Los Angeles neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Department of City Planning estimated that it had a population of 5,934 in 2008, but the Southern California Association of Governments estimates that Century City has a daytime population of 48,343. According to the
Beverly Hills is a city located in southwestern Los Angeles County. According to the US Census, Beverly Hills had a population of 34,109 as of 2010. The city is well-known for the three-block long shopping district of Rodeo Drive as well as its many posh restaurants, such as Spago. The headquarters for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Live Nation Entertainment are
