The Eleventh Circuit recently struck down an award of $4.5 million in damages after a jury determined that a manufacturer had misappropriated a shared trade secret. AcryliCon USA, LLC (“AcryliCon”) and Silikal GmbH (“Silikal”) had a business relationship in which
Trade Secrets Trends
Analysis and Commentary on the Latest Developments in Trade Secrets Protection, Disputes, and Enforcement
Trade Secrets Trends, published by Crowell & Moring LLP, focuses on legal developments and practical issues related to trade secret protection, particularly within the European and Belgian legal context. The blog covers topics such as the interpretation and enforcement of trade secret laws by courts, requirements for qualifying information as a trade secret, remedies for misappropriation, burden of proof challenges, and procedural aspects of trade secret litigation. It also addresses the roles of various parties involved in trade secret disputes, including former employees, contractors, and companies, as well as recent regulatory changes affecting related areas like non-compete agreements. The blog provides insights into case law trends and strategic considerations for protecting confidential business information.
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International Issues in Trade Secret Law Series: “Confidentiality Clubs” and Remedies for Trade Secret Misappropriation under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act
In our prior post, we discussed what constitutes unlawful use of trade secrets, who bears the burden of proof, and how evidence can be collected to prove trade secret misappropriation under Belgian law.
Today’s post, which is the fifth…
International Issues in Trade Secret Law Series: Unlawful Use and Burden of Proof for Trade Secret Misappropriation under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act
In our prior post, we discussed under what conditions business information could qualify as a trade secret under Belgian law (it must be secret, have commercial value, and be subject to reasonable protection measures).
Today’s post, which is the…
International Issues in Trade Secret Law Series: Valuing and Taking Reasonable Measures to Protect Trade Secrets under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act
Today’s blog is the third in a series where we spotlight international issues in trade secret law, in particular, answering practical questions and providing insights into the application and interpretation by Belgian courts of specific aspects of the Belgian Trade…
ITC Finds Trade Secret Misappropriation and Bars Electric Vehicle Batteries from SK Innovation—With Exceptions
On February 10, the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) issued a final determination finding South Korean lithium-ion electric vehicle battery maker SK Innovation misappropriated the trade secrets of its Korean competitor LG Chem in violation of Section 337 of the…
Unfair Import Investigations Rise at the U.S. ITC in 2020—Particularly as to Trade Secrets
2020 saw a marked uptick in unfair import investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC), with an especially strong close to the year: eight new complaints in December alone brought the year’s total to 62 new complaints to the Commission,…
DC’s New Non-Compete Ban Implicates Trade Secret Protections in the District
On January 11, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed “The Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020” (the “Act”). Though some other states and municipalities have restricted the use of non-compete agreements, the District of Columbia’s new ban –…
International Issues in Trade Secret Law Series: Substantive Jurisdiction and Trade Secret Status under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act
Today’s blog post is the second in a series where we spotlight international issues in trade secret law, in particular, answering practical questions and providing insights into the application and interpretation by Belgian courts of specific aspects of the Belgian…
International Issues in Trade Secret Law Series: Parties and Procedural Options under the Belgian Trade Secrets Act
Today’s blog post is the first in a series where we spotlight international issues in trade secret law, in particular, answering practical questions and providing insights into the application and interpretation by Belgian courts of specific aspects of the Belgian…
Who’s on the Line?: Protecting Your Trade Secrets on Zoom Calls
As companies have pivoted to remote-working, it is increasingly important to pay attention to the risks of videoconferencing, particularly when trade secrets are involved. In a recent case, the Delaware Chancery Court ruled that Plaintiffs did not take reasonable steps…