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arstechnica.com - 3/2/2009
Apple and Psystar finally agree—to keep trade secrets secret
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In a joint filing made by both Apple and Psystar, the two companies agreed to a litany of stipulations for the handling of evidence that is deemed sensitive, a protected trade secret, or otherwise "confidential." The agreement also covers how code can and can't be reviewed. The ...
appleinsider.com - 2/26/2009
Apple, Psystar seek protective order in preparation for trial
— appleinsider.com — Apple and unauthorized Mac clone maker Psystar have agreed to restrict access to certain trade secrets and... software code in an effort to avoid any leaks to their respective competitors as they near the discovery process that will precede a formal ... (more) Apple, Psystar seek protective order in preparation for ...

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appleinsider.com - 3/6/2009
Apple picks at Psystar counterclaim as court info goes secret
— appleinsider.com — Apple has responded to Psystar's latest copyright abuse claims against it by pointing out technicalities; simultaneously, both... have successfully won approval for a protection order that keeps some of their discoveries out of each other's view. (more) Apple picks at Psystar counterclaim as court info goes ...

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German Mac cloners: "We know our product won't last long"
engadget.com - 2/25/2009
German Mac cloners: "We know our product won't last long"
— engadget.com — We knew the loophole in German contract law that would-be Mac cloners HyperMegaNet claimed exempted them from... the OS X EULA was too good to be true, and it sounds like they do too: in an interview with the New York Times , owner Dirk Bloessl says ... (more) German Mac cloners: "We know our product won't last long"

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Apple and Psystar agree on trade secret confidentiality
Macworld — ... document that allows both companies to establish "confidential" material, as well as other material that "would affect [each company's] competitive position...or technological developments in an adverse manner." Confidential information would only be allowed to be seen by attorneys and no more than two full-time employees selected by each company. Members of the court, including jurors and expert witnesses, would also be bound by confidentiality. Once the judge rules on this motion, reports Ars Technica , the discovery process is likely to quickly get underway. Assuming this ...

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