The 7th Circuit’s recent decision sheds light on the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and its potential extraterritorial application. In the case at hand, the court addressed whether the misuse of a company’s trade secrets outside of the United States grants the right to seek recourse under the DTSA. The outcome signifies a pivotal interpretation…
Jury analysis firm Jury-X has initiated legal proceedings against a former employee, alleging theft of trade secrets. According to the complaint, the ex-worker illicitly accessed the company’s proprietary data via a “backdoor” she had reportedly implemented while still employed. It is further alleged that she leveraged this confidential information to establish a competing juror selection…
Sideman & Bancroft has successfully secured an injunction on behalf of Trilobio, a biotech startup, in a case concerning the alleged theft of trade secrets. This legal victory marks a significant development for Trilobio, a San Francisco-based company known for its use of AI-driven technology to create robots for biological research and development, and genetic…
In a significant legal development, a jury has awarded a $604.9 million verdict related to trade secrets in the low-carbon fuels sector. The trial centered around the alleged misuse of proprietary marketing data by a Phillips 66 executive, who reportedly unwittingly admitted to the use of these protected insights during a trial proceeding. This response…
In a strategic move to bolster its labor and employment practice, Thompson Coburn has announced the appointment of Emory Moore as a partner in its Chicago office. Moore, who specializes in complex labor and employment litigation, brings a wealth of experience to the firm, particularly in handling cases related to restrictive covenants, trade secrets, wage…
John Bender has joined K&L Gates as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice in Seattle, according to the firm’s announcement on Tuesday. Bender specializes in high-stakes commercial and complex litigation, including investigations. He provides legal representation to both public and private companies as well as individuals in cases related to securities, partnerships…
Swan Bitcoin has enlisted the legal expertise of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in a case involving an alleged billion-dollar mining heist. According to the complaint, Swan Bitcoin accuses the defendants of stealing its trade secrets and confidential information. Harris M. Mufson, a partner at Gibson Dunn, described the theft as ‘staggering and alarming.’ For more…
In a significant legal victory, law firm McKool Smith secured a $192 million verdict against Samsung. The case centered around assertions that Samsung had been given access to multiple prototypes developed by Mojo Mobility. This access was originally intended to culminate in a commercial transaction. However, instead of proceeding as anticipated, Samsung suggested that Mojo…
Craig Heeren has joined Faegre Drinker as a partner in its litigation group in New York, the firm announced Monday. At Faegre Drinker, Heeren will offer counsel in areas such as government and internal investigations, cybersecurity response, national security inquiries, and sanctions compliance. He will also assist with regulatory and civil litigation tied to criminal…
A California federal court has led the nation in handling trade secrets cases for the past three years, according to a report released Friday. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California topped the list of most active districts for trade secret litigation. The 2024 Trade Secret Litigation Report by Lex Machina, which…
Gordon Rees remains the most active law firm representing plaintiffs in trade secrets disputes, according to a recent report by Lex Machina, which analyzed data from a three-year period spanning 2021 to 2023. On the defendants’ side, Littler Mendelson continues to dominate during the same timeframe.
Vitiprints, a New York-based company that specializes in converting food and beverages into “flat” edible forms, has filed a trade secrets complaint against Veganz Group, a German company. According to the filed complaint, Vitiprints alleges that Veganz Group stole its proprietary technology and breached the terms of their existing partnership. The complaint was lodged on…
Qorvo Inc. has secured an award of $11.7 million in attorneys’ fees following a trial in May that concluded Akoustis Technologies Inc. had willfully misappropriated its trade secrets and infringed upon its wireless technology patents. This decision was rendered in a recent order from U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla in the District of Delaware….
Brown Rudnick has significantly bolstered its oil and gas litigation capabilities with the recruitment of Lauren Varnado to its Houston office. Varnado brings with her extensive experience in representing clients across the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors in high-stakes litigation and arbitration nationally. Her expertise spans a variety of issues pertinent to the energy industry,…
Congress is currently deliberating a bill that could substantially impact patent law, potentially leading to more costly drugs and delayed market entry for generic medications. The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act is scheduled for review by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in mid-September. The proposed legislation would require pharmaceutical companies…
A Texas trade secrets lawsuit involving two Israel-based competitors within the self-driving electric vehicle technology sector has been dismissed on a venue challenge. A legal team from Holland & Knight successfully argued for the defendants, REE Automotive Ltd., REE Automotive Holding Inc., and REE Automotive USA Inc., to dismiss the case on the grounds of…
Former CVS executive Adam Korn is currently facing a lawsuit for allegedly disclosing CVS’s proprietary information to aid the Chickasaw Nation in a legal case. The allegations suggest that Korn revealed confidential details regarding the company’s reimbursement practices. This case highlights potential vulnerabilities in corporate trade secret protections and underscores the importance of stringent internal…
With the recent ruling by a federal judge to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing its planned noncompete rule, businesses have been relieved of the immediate pressure to comply by the original September 4 deadline. This temporary stay in enforcement, highlighted by the ongoing Ryan v. FTC case, suggests that the matter could…
A Seattle-based e-commerce company, Replenium, has filed a lawsuit against grocery chain Albertsons, alleging that the retailer operated in bad faith by inducing Replenium to develop an innovative e-commerce platform, which Albertsons subsequently stole before abruptly terminating their partnership agreement. The lawsuit, filed by Lawrence Locker and Rebecca Singleton of Summit Law Group and Jason…
The Virginia Appeals Court has reversed a $2 billion verdict in a high-profile trade secrets case involving software companies Appian and Pegasystems. Appian had accused Pegasystems of misappropriating trade secrets to enhance its own business-services products. The reversal marks a significant development in what had previously been the largest award in Virginia’s history. For further…
An Ohio federal judge has recused himself from a trade secrets case brought against Dow Chemical Co. after the technology firm that initiated the lawsuit presented a settlement offer to the court without prior approval. The offer, which would have granted Dow Chemical’s recusal motion, was characterized by the tech firm as a “cavalier approach…
Dow Chemical Co. has requested the recusal of an Ohio federal judge in relation to a trade secrets lawsuit. The case was initiated by a Cleveland technology firm that claims Dow Chemical misappropriated its confidential information to duplicate the firm’s copyrighted software. The motion for recusal follows an incident where the tech company presented a…
A New York federal judge has approved a deal to resolve a trade secrets dispute between West Publishing Corp. and RizeUp Media Inc. This legal conflict arose following the departure of several key employees from West. The agreement marks the end of a contentious chapter for both companies. For more detailed information on this case,…
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has raised serious allegations against an intellectual property law firm and a Chinese litigation funder, accusing them of misusing its trade secrets. The company conveyed these concerns to a Texas federal judge, pinpointing PV Law LLP and China-based PurpleVine IP Operating Co. Ltd. as entities that allegedly exploited its confidential information…
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is representing the Regents of the University of California in a trade secrets dispute initiated by Jones Day on behalf of Agensys Inc. The complaint against UC Regents alleges that Norbert Peekhaus, a key researcher, unlawfully disclosed confidential information concerning cancer research. Peekhaus, who previously led a team at Agensys working…