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IP in movie "Duplicity"

By Lawrence B. Ebert, Esq.

The word "patent" is mentioned twice, and text from an issued patent appears at the end, signaling the final twist in the plot. The molecule was known! [Those into patents figure out the ending seconds before the rest of the audience.]

There's lots of stuff about industrial espionage, although this is a about a trade secret which isn't. One wonders if this plotline comes from the real world.

An interesting view on the espionage: For the egotistical American CEO who steals, the theft is the thing, not the value. The Europeans who would buy the stolen information understand due diligence and prior art.

And, a great line about scientists who want to publish first in journals is given in the CEO's speech to shareholders.

Full post as published by IPBiz on September 18, 2009 (boomark / email).