Alta Devices, Inc., initiated a lawsuit against LG Electronics,
Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secret technology
relating to thin-film Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells. Alta
claimed that confidential and proprietary information was
disclosed to LG under a mutual non-disclosure agreement
during discussions about potential investment or business
opportunities. LG was accused of using this trade secret
information to develop a similar technology. The court dealt with
LG’s motion to dismiss, granting in part and denying in part,
based on the grounds of insufficient particularity in trade secret
description and the applicability of the Defend Trade Secrets Act
and the California Uniform Trade Secret Act.
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Updated by: Tangibly
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