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Intellectual Property

May 8, 2010

Resolutions for Cutting-Edge Technology Disputes

Few conflicts involve as many trade secrets as those that arise where the digital technology and entertainment sectors intersect, writes L.A. Superior Court judge Terry Friedman.

By Terry Friedman

In less than one month, Apple's newest tech device, the iPad, has exploded across the consumer market. (For a full description of what is an iPad, including all its bells and whistles, see "It's A Game Changer" by Paul Kiesel, Daily Journal, April 13, 2010.) At last count, more than 1.1 million have been sold in the U.S. alone. Projections forecast that as many as 710 million Americans will plunk down $49...

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