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Insulet Corp. May Have to Choose Between $452 Million Jury Award or Permanently Blocking Competitor From Utilizing Its Trade...

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After receiving a jury verdict awarding $452 million in damages against a rival company for misappropriation of trade secrets, the prevailing party, Insulet Corp., may have to choose between portions of the damages award or...more

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Florida Federal Court Finds Extension of Injunction Necessary to Protect Franchisor Rights

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A federal court in Florida recently held that extending a consent injunction was necessary to protect the interests of a franchisor. Tri-Cnty. Mobile Wash, Inc. v. B&C Wash Corp., 2024 WL 4379673 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 3, 2024)....more

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Arizona trade secret law

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Most states have a law that protects trade secrets. California, for example, has CUTSA (California Uniform Trade Secret Act). Arizona has the Arizona Uniform Trade Secrets Act ("AUTSA") found in chapter 4 of title 44 of the...more

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Not so Pretty: Cosmetic Company Acquisitions Lead to Contentious Trade Secret Spat

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At the end of 2019, Coty Inc. (“Coty”) expanded its brand portfolio by closing a notable $600 million deal for a majority stake in reality star Kylie Jenner’s young cosmetics company, King Kylie LLC (d/b/a Kylie Cosmetics)....more

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Emergency Injunction Not in the Cards? Damages May Be Your Winning Hand

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As we have previously reported, courts across the country are adjourning most appearances, including trials, and hearing only “emergency matters” during the current COVID-19 crisis. ...more

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Pardon Me, Co-Packaging Partner Accused of Stealing Dijon Mustard Recipes

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On February 25, 2020, Plaintiff Mustard Girl LLC (“Mustard Girl”), an award-winning mustard manufacturer, filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County for damages against its former co-packing partner, Olds Products...more

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Chris Lazarini Provides Insight on the Four Factors to Consider when Temporary Injunctive Relief is Requested

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini provided insight on a case involving a plaintiff’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against former employees who allegedly stole confidential client contact...more

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That’s a Wrap: California Federal Court Grants TRO Against Former Employee for Trade Secret Misappropriation

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A California federal district court recently granted a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) against a former employee for misappropriating proprietary and confidential information in violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act...more

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California District Leads Nation in Trade Secret Litigation

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A recent report from Lex Machina, an IP litigation research company, shows that the United States District Court for the Central District of California had more trade secret lawsuits in the last decade than any other district...more

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Employment Alert: "Federal Protection of Trade Secrets - the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016"

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Earlier this year, Congress passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act ("DTSA"), a comprehensive amendment of existing legislation that previously addressed economic espionage and now provides for a private federal civil cause of...more

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Trade Secrets: Changes In The Law On Protection Of Trade Secrets In The United States And European Union

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Concerns about trade secret theft have been increasing in both the United States and Europe in recent years. Traditionally, American law disfavored trade secret protection vis à vis patenting on the basis that publication of...more

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A Truly ‘Uniform’ Trade Secrets Statute May Not be a Pipedream for Long

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A vital part of building and maintaining a business’ competitive advantage is the protection of its trade secrets – information that has “independent economic value” by being generally unknown and that the company takes...more

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