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 article emphasizes that careful trade secret disclosure is crucial in litigation. Courts vary on requirements, so companies must plan disclosures early, conduct pre-litigation audits, and use ...

September 02, 2025 - The decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 9, 2025, in Sysco Machinery Corporation v. DCS USA Corporation, 143 F.4th 222, is a must-read for trade secret ...

October 10, 2025 - Two critical issues are hotly contested in trade secret misappropriation: ownership of a trade secret and the level of security required to protect information as a trade secret.

“The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Sherbrooke provides important clarity on the ‘reasonable efforts’ standard at the pleading stage, holding that confidentiality agreements alone can suffice to survive ...

“[After Quintara], courts will need to develop new frameworks for managing the ‘delicate problem’ of trade secret discovery while balancing legitimate protection needs against defendants’ due process ...

Results are out for this year’s one-of-a-kind rankings, detailing the year’s most significant trade secrets matters around the world and which attorneys handled them. WIPR Rankings has released its ...