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GE Betz, Inc. v. Moffitt-Johnston, 2018

This case highlights the challenges in enforcing non-solicitation agreements and
protecting trade secrets within the industry, emphasizing the need for clear, concrete
evidence to support claims.

Heraeus Kulzer, GmbH v. Biomet, Inc., et al.

This case underscores the complexities of cross-border trade secret litigation, the
strategic use of § 1782 actions for obtaining discovery in support of foreign
proceedings, and the challenges in enforcing foreign judgments and protecting trade
secrets across multiple jurisdictions.

Organik Kimya, San. ve Tic. AS v. ITC, 2017

This case underscores the severe consequences of spoliation of evidence and affirms
the ITC’s authority to enforce trade secret protections and patent laws within the
international trade arena.

Spear Marketing, Inc. v. BancorpSouth Bank

This case highlights the complexities of copyright preemption in trade secret litigation
and underscores the significant financial implications for parties prevailing in such
disputes.

Veronica Foods Company v. Ecklin

The case underscores the importance of clearly establishing the confidentiality and
exclusive knowledge of information to claim trade secret protection and the challenges
plaintiffs face when previously disclosed information is involved.

Jun 13 2024

ALLIANTGROUP, LP v. Mols, 2017

This case underscores the enforceability of forum selection clauses in employment contracts and highlights the legal boundaries of noncompetition and nondisclosure...
Jun 13 2024

Baker Hughes Inc. v. S&S CHEMICAL, LLC, 2016, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

This case underscores the importance of clear contractual terms and the binding nature of agreements even when not signed by all parties, provided there is mutual...
Jun 13 2024

Alta Devices, Inc. v. LG Electronics, Inc.

Alta Devices, Inc., initiated a lawsuit against LG Electronics, Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secret technology relating to thin-film Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)...
Jun 13 2024

INDAG GmbH & CO. BETREIBS KG v. IMA SPA

This case involves allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation between a former employee, the employer, and the new employer. Plaintiffs, INDAG...