Whether they are customer lists, software algorithms, or hardware schematics, a business’ trade secrets can be the most valuable asset in its possession. We represent both trade secret owners, as well as defendants.
Representative Cases
Obtained precedent-setting orders in federal trade secret case on behalf of plaintiff against plaintiff’s former law partner, whereby all of defendant’s computer files were cloned on suspicion that defendant had misappropriated trade secrets. Mahamedi v. Paradice, Case No. 16-cv-2805 (N.D. Cal., filed May 24, 2016).
In our defense practice, we have successfully represented clients in both liability and damages aspects of trade secret cases. In one challenging liability case, a plaintiff seeking more than $10 million from our client in compensatory damages alone was awarded less than 2% of their demand. PQ Labs, Inc. v. Zaagtech, Inc., Case No. CV-12-450 (N.D. Cal. Filed Jan. 27, 2012).
Obtained judgment against AMD on behalf of plaintiff client in Business Applications Performance Corporation v. Advanced Micro Devices, No. 111-CV-203837 (Santa Clara County Sup. Crt., filed June 27, 2011).
Represented plaintiff in Entrust Administration, Inc. v. Davise, No. 06-CV-06427-JW (N.D. Cal. filed Oct. 13, 2006). Obtained judgment and permanent injunctions against defendants.
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