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Recorded Webinar: Don't Ask Don't Tell: Identifying and Protecting Organisational Know-How and Trade Secrets

In the course of business operations, information is created and stored, taking on a value and becoming a significant asset of a company. While in some cases the information can found a patent application, in many cases there is no ability to protect it by a registration regime. T
PRESENTED BY Dr Anton Hughes Barrister - Maurice Byers Chambers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

In the course of business operations, information is created and stored, taking on a value and becoming a significant asset of a company. While in some cases the information can found a patent application, in many cases there is no ability to protect it by a registration regime. This session will explore the options for protecting and managing valuable business information, including:

  • What is know-how?
  • Who or what is the repository of know-how?
  • How can use and disclosure of know-how be restrained?
  • Tips for drafting restraint clauses and confidentiality obligations in employment contracts
  • Strategies for limiting use of know-how post-employment
  • When will a restraint clause fail?
  • What is a trade secret? Characteristics and relevant factors discussed
  • What proactive steps can a business take to ensure trade secrets remain confidential? A discussion of:
  • contract law
  • secrecy safeguards
  • Patents Act
  • The impact of a patent application on confidentiality
  • Strategies for weighing up appropriate protections and the practical issues of enforcement
  • Tips for drafting effective confidentiality agreements
  • How effective and available is an action for breach of confidence?
  • Cases and examples

Presented By

Dr Anton Hughes
Barrister, Maurice Byers Chambers Sydney, NSW

After graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems in 1996, Anton worked as a programmer at a publicly listed telecommunications company, and in the mobile communications division of NEC Australia, before setting up his own consulting firm, developing web-based remote access solutions for educational institutions.

Anton graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours in 2004. Having developed an interest in intellectual property over the course of his studies, he enrolled in a PhD, researching the patentability of software. He was awarded his PhD in 2012.

He worked as Associate to Justice Porter of the Supreme Court of Tasmania from 2009 to 2011. He then worked for Legal Aid in Hobart and Sydney, in order to work on his advocacy skills.

Anton was admitted as a lawyer in 2009, and called to the bar in 2013. One of his earliest cases involved appearing for the Commissioner in Research Affiliates v Commissioner of Patents, which remains one of the leading cases on the patentability of alleged inventions in Australia. He has appeared and advised in relation to a number of patent cases since. Most recently, he provided intellectual property advice to the Applicant in the matter of Epic Games v Apple & Google, which is currently being heard by the Federal Court of Australia.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in commercial law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge. CERTIFICATE Lawyers can claim up to 1 unit/point

CPD Information

unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion. WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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