EPISODE · Dec 25, 2024 · 5 MIN
When Yes-Men Snap: Trade Secrets and Revenge at Google
from Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · host Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart
In this segment of “IP in the News” on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into the dramatic story of a disgruntled Google engineer who turned his workplace frustrations into a legal firestorm by leaking trade secrets online. From the fine line between patents and trade secrets to the rights of employees versus employers, we unpack the chaos that unfolds when workplace tension boils over. Join us for insights, legal perspectives, and lessons on handling intellectual property disputes—and learn why sometimes it’s better to leave quietly than throw secrets out the window. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with cardiologist Dr. Joe Puma from Sorin Medical and Diane Yoo from Fenix Global. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
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In this segment of “IP in the News” on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into the dramatic story of a disgruntled Google engineer who turned his workplace frustrations into a legal firestorm by leaking trade secrets online. From the fine line between patents and trade secrets to the rights of employees versus employers, we unpack the chaos that unfolds when workplace tension boils over. Join us for insights, legal perspectives, and lessons on handling intellectual property disputes—and learn why sometimes it’s better to leave quietly than throw secrets out the window. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with cardiologist Dr. Joe Puma from Sorin Medical and Diane Yoo from Fenix Global. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.
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