Case Law Reviews

ChromaDex, Inc. v. Elysium Health, Inc.

The case is significant for its interpretation of the economic loss rule, requirements for alleging fraudulent deceit and misappropriation of trade secrets, and the application of patent misuse as a defense in contract disputes.

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

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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.

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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.

ALLIANTGROUP, LP v. Mols, 2017

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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

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

Case Law Reviews, Chemicals

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 performance. It illustrates how settlements from unrelated disputes can have broad implications.

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

Case Law Reviews, Semiconductors

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…

INDAG GmbH & CO. BETREIBS KG v. IMA SPA

Case Law Reviews, Semiconductors

This case involves allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation between a former employee, the employer, and the new employer. Plaintiffs, INDAG GmbH & Co. Betreibs KG and Wild Parma S.r.L, allege that defendants infringed U.S. Patent No. 7,648,017 and violated the Illinois Trade Secrets Act by offering for…

Case Law Reviews

ChromaDex, Inc. v. Elysium Health, Inc.

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

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

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

Spear Marketing, Inc. v. BancorpSouth Bank

Veronica Foods Company v. Ecklin

ALLIANTGROUP, LP v. Mols, 2017

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

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

INDAG GmbH & CO. BETREIBS KG v. IMA SPA

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