The
cost of caution after calamaties
When Boeing grounded the 737 Max back in March, the time it
would take to get the aircraft back in use wasn’t known. The plane’s return is
still uncertain. Now Southwest pilots are suing for lost income.
Last year’s wildfires led PG&E to file for bankruptcy. This year, the
utility imposed a pre-emptive
blackout to avoid another calamity. The losses may be less horrific;
however, the economic
impact may not be significantly different.
Every interruption comes at a price. If you need
assistance in quantifying lost wages or other economic losses, Asterion can
help.
Are there limits to how far you can go to protect your IP?
Along the frontiers of IP, some lines are clearer than others.
Elon Musk says NASA is free to share SpaceX IP openly.
The more protective AB InBev
has filed suit, claiming MillerCoors has stolen the recipe for Bud Light. Chefs
who can’t copyright recipes struggle to protect their signature
dishes. The easiest call may be this one: don’t
raise funds to develop an IP asset that isn’t yours.
While determining the limits of your IP protections will
generally be a legal question, Asterion can assist you to analyze the value of
the IP that is yours.
FYI
Does Yahoo owe you money? The settlement fund for their
2013 data breach is now open.
Trends
We’re Watching
Changing marriage traditions
Quickie weddings in Las Vegas are less popular, while prenups that cover start-up ideas are in demand.
On the Lighter Side: Morning Routines
Don’t forget to check under the hood; and, in case you need one, here’s another good reason to eat breakfast.
What’s Puzzling Us: Which part(s) of this Bigfoot story can we believe?
Thread Recommendations:Watch a volcano erupt from space, then read about recent discoveries in plate tectonics and movement along new fault lines. Everything changes.
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