Lessons on Third-Party Information Sharing from the Lancium Dispute

Partners Mark Nelson and Adam Kaufmann co-authored a recent article for The Patent Lawyer, examining the important lessons from the Federal Circuit's decision in BearBox LLC et al v. Lancium LLC et al. 

The article reviews how Lancium successfully defended claims that it misappropriated third-party technology and converted ideas shared during business discussions. Nelson and Kaufmann highlight critical takeaways for companies receiving information from third parties — whether solicited or unsolicited — emphasizing the importance of establishing proper procedures to protect against later misappropriation claims. They further examine litigation strategy lessons, particularly the risks of contradictory expert testimony and maintaining credibility throughout proceedings.