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Our
trial attorneys represents clients in
the prosecution and
defense of lawsuits
to protect clients' intellectual
property and trade secrets.
WHAT IS
A TRADE SECRET?
A trade secret is any formula, practice,
pattern, process, instrument, device, or
compilation of information which is used
in one's business
which is not generally known or
reasonably ascertainable
and which gives the business an opportunity
to obtain an advantage over competitors
who do not know or use it. Trade secrets
may include such things as: business
methods, computer programs, chemical
formulas, customer lists, know-how,
manufacturing procedures, pricing data,
marketing information, technical
information, and supplier lists.
MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS
If you have
believe a competitor
or former employee has
misappropriated your
trade secrets, here are some important
steps you should take:
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Contact one
of our trade secrets litigation
lawyers
who will advise you of
your rights and
remedies, and
help you
develop an
appropriate litigation strategy.
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Gather all
information and documentation
related to the case.
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Conduct an
internal investigation to
determine the facts of the
situation.
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Direct your
employees to cease communicating
with the
defendant.
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Ensure that
all communication with the
defendant
is conducted between your
attorney and the
defendant's
lawyer.
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CASE EVALUATION: MISAPPROPRIATION OF
TRADE SECRETS
When you contact us, our lawyers
will
evaluate the merits of
your case.
Based on a review of the facts and the
documents and records, we will analyze
whether you
can establish the elements of a cause of
action for misappropriation of trade
secrets including the following facts:
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You
owned a trade secret.
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The defendant
used or disclosed the trade
secret in violation of a
confidential or contractual
relationship with
you,
after acquiring the trade secret
by improper means, or after
acquiring the trade secret with
notice that the disclosure was
improper.
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The use or
disclosure of the trade secret
caused injury
to you.
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CONTACT US
To speak to an
attorney about
our Trade Secrets & Intellectual Property
litigation practice, contact us
here, or call
us at 713.650.9700.
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