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Existence of an expectation that disclosures remain confidential is an important consideration. Even in the absence of a legal agreement, it still may be relevant to determine whether any policies or ...

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An expert Q&A on invention capture and harvesting, focusing on high technology for in-house legal departments of research and development organizations, strategies for efficient invention capture, and ...