Whether the plaintiff has adequately identified the trade secrets that have allegedly been misappropriated is a commonly ...

The Background: Since the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act ("DTSA") in 2016, courts have increasingly addressed the nuance of negative trade secrets—information about what does not work, often ...

Trade secrets can be a valuable part of a company’s IP strategy. A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ...

Trade secrets are a cornerstone in the strategic architecture of businesses, representing invaluable assets that give it a competitive edge. These could encompass formulas, practices, processes, ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we will explore the age-old question about whether it is best to keep an innovation as a trade secret or if it makes sense to seek patent protection. And while this ...

For investment professionals, understanding the ins and outs of trade secrets is not just about compliance — it’s about business. Whether researching a startup, doing due diligence on an acquisition, ...

A grey area between two competing concepts has been playing out in the courts the world over, explains Shaukat Ali of Dennemeyer & Associates. Trade secrets are among a company’s most valuable assets, ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the economy, courts are increasingly being asked to determine whether AI models and algorithms can be protected as trade secrets. Yet case ...

The Sedona Conference invites public comment by Jan. 17, 2026 on its recently published draft Model Jury Instructions for the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). All are welcome and encouraged to ...

Guidance for employers and their counsel on navigating litigation involving trade secret misappropriation, including ...

Trade secrets often wind up being disclosed unintentionally at trade shows or in magazine articles, publications, press releases or speeches. Engineers, marketing executives, mid-level managers, and ...