Trade Secret Litigation

Since Congress enacted the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), disputes regarding trade secrets have gained prominence in intellectual property (IP) litigation. Before litigation commences, companies must identify and protect their commercial information from appropriation. Enforcing the value of trade secrets demands swift, decisive action.

Our Trade Secret Litigation team has extensive experience in trade secret cases in both federal and state courts, as well as in international tribunals and through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Our attorneys possess a deep understanding of the DTSA and significant experience in key state court venues.

We conduct trade secret audits, evaluating and advising on strategies to enhance the likelihood that courts will recognize valuable trade secrets as deserving of protection.

Our lawyers also assist in human resources counseling to establish employer secrecy and noncompete policies that can be monitored and enforced, and to guide our clients through cost-benefit analysis of litigation versus other forms of dispute resolution.