April 5, 2017 Brown Bag CLE: How to Navigate the Intersection Between Trade Secrets & Public Records Law

Topic:   How to Navigate the Intersection Between Trade Secrets & Public Records Law

Slides:  Trade Secrets and Public Records

Speakers: Please join us as Hans Huggler & John Rake present on trade secrets exemptions to public records disclosure in Oregon, Washington, and federal law.  This presentation will cover the following topics:

  • What exemptions to public records disclosure apply to trade secrets and confidential business information?
  • When are trade secrets protections overridden by the “public interest”?
  • What administrative and litigation procedures apply to public records disputes?
  • What are best practices for businesses and government entities that are interested in sharing trade secrets and confidential business information?

Hans Huggler: Hans is admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska and a member of the team of attorneys at Lane Powell PC that represent non-government clients whose trade secrets are sought through public records requests.

John Rake: John has litigated several cases involving public records, including a recent Oregon case involving trade secrets exception. He is an attorney at Larkins Vacura Kayser LLP and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Intellectual Property Section of the Oregon State Bar

Brown Bag CLE Schedule and Material: Visit the IP Section’s website at https://ip.osbar.org/ for upcoming Brown Bag CLEs and to download materials for this CLE and past presentations. (CLE materials will be uploaded soon after the CLE.)

MCLE Credit: Applying for one (1) general credit from the Oregon State Bar

Date:               April 5, 2017

Time:               12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Where:            The Cleaners @ Ace Hotel Portland