Toward the end of 2024, two well-known electric vehicle manufacturers, Tesla and Rivian, reached an out-of-court settlement in a dispute concerning trade secret misappropriation (in the matter Tesla Inc v. Rivian Automotive Inc et al, Case No. 20CV368472 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara County)). In July 2020, Tesla filed a

Why is Estée Lauder suing Jo Malone and Zara UK? In March of this year, legal proceedings were initiated before the High Court of Justice of England and Wales by Estée Lauder Europe and Jo Malone Limited against Jo Malone, her brand Jo Loves, and ITX UK Ltd. (Zara UK).

Author: Attorney at law Aleksandar PopovićRapid initial growth and early-stage expansion, market acceptance and recognition, as well as strong figures in financial statements during the first quarters of operation, are respectable but highly deceptive indicators. While startup founders may be captivated by these outcomes, investors are far more adept at

Origin of the Golden Parachute clause The concept of the golden parachute originates from the wave of hostile takeovers of companies during the 1980s. This period was marked by so‑called ‘corporate raiders’, who imposed takeovers of companies by acquiring large blocks of shares, often accompanied by the removal of existing

Author: Attorney-at-law Aleksandar Popović Auctions are a multiple source of excitement: besides activating emotions that the very nature of competition provokes, eventual victory or acquisition of an item at a lower price than the market brings special joy. What can stand in the way of that joy, we reveal below.

Let us start with the basics – what is a copyright work? Articles 2–6 of the Law on Copyright and Related Rights explain what is considered a copyright work – it is defined as the author’s original intellectual creation, expressed in a certain form, regardless of its artistic, scientific, or