The evolution of defense and intelligence supply chains over the past decade has been marked by an increasing reliance on third-party engineering firms, contract manufacturers, software developers, and overseas suppliers. This shift, driven by the pursuit of rapid...
A general counsel’s responsibilities can be vast and unrelenting, from managing mergers and acquisitions and navigating complex employment issues to handling a constant stream of internal legal matters. In this environment, intellectual property (IP), which has...
Intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable asset, and protecting it is important for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success. However, many businesses have a poor grasp of both the costs of IP protection and the potential...
In an insightful article, “What Happened at Theranos and How Does That Impact the Perception of Intellectual Property?”, we examine the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of Theranos, Inc. The company claimed to have revolutionized the blood...
In the final scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark, a worker wheels perhaps the greatest archaeological find in human history into an enormous government warehouse, where it is stashed among thousands of other crates, perhaps never to be seen again. Unlike the Ark, trade...
Reflecting on his 27 years at Amazon from what he terms “Day 1” to his upcoming retirement as its CEO, Jeff Bezos recently sent a Letter to Shareholders recapping the 2020 year for Amazon. Although he discussed a number of thoughts, his principal point about why...
