A. Shane Nichols
Subscribe to A. Shane Nichols's PostsA. Shane Nichols focuses on helping clients find the most effective and efficient strategies for resolving patent infringement and trade secret disputes. Shane serves as lead litigation and trial counsel for clients across several industries, including the food and beverage, telecom, and petrochemical industries. In addition to his trial court experience, he has made arguments before the US Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Eleventh Circuit. Read A. Shane Nichols's full bio.
Revisiting Trade Secret Strategies Following the FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements
By Amol Parikh, Brian Mead, A. Shane Nichols and Jodi Benassi on Jun 4, 2024
Posted In Employment
On April 23, 2024, in a move that will have significant ramifications for employment contracts and intellectual property (IP) rights, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning all future noncompete agreements nationwide with limited exceptions. The rule marks a pivotal moment for trade secret protection and enforcement strategies as it promises to reshape the relationship...
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