An architectural and marketing firm based in Philadelphia has submitted an appeal for sanctions against two former employees who have transitioned to Republic Bank. The company contends that the texts exchanged between the departing employees provide a shocking display of dishonesty, indicating the destruction of evidence in their trade secrets misappropriation case.
The allegations against the pair fall under the umbrella of “trade secrets misappropriation”, a form of intellectual property violation. Trade secrets may encompass strategies, methods, instruments, or compilations of information that lend a competitor an advantage in the marketplace – providing they remain confidential. In this case, the nature of the secret at stake is unclear from publicly available information.
The matter now rests with a federal judge in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia, upon whom it falls to consider the firm’s plea for sanctions. Dealing with charges of this nature, particularly involving allegations of underhanded dealings at such a level, necessitates rigorous deliberation.
For additional details on the lawsuit, please visit the article on Law360.