Trade Secret Litigation and Dispute Counseling
Our trade secret lawyers protect your critical, confidential assets in the marketplace and the courtroom
Why Cooley
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Unparalleled track record
Experience advising hundreds of clients on trade secret matters and disputes
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Trade secret litigation
Represent clients in high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes involving life sciences, tech and other intellectual property, and develop efficient strategies to resolve matters at the earliest stages or generate results at trial and on appeal
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Investigations
Investigate potential misappropriation, pursue forensic evidence, advise on strategy to address wrongdoing, and devise strategies to defeat claims of misappropriation against you and/or your employees
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Protocol design
Generate customized programs to protect proprietary information and minimize litigation risk by providing clear workflows for legal, IT and human resources at every stage of a company’s operations
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Patent protection
Develop synergistic patent and trade secret protection programs to protect and enhance our clients’ market share
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Strategic counseling
Audit, analyze and strengthen restrictive covenants in employment agreements – including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements – to ensure our clients’ unique business interests and proprietary information are protected
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Employee processes
Advise on employee onboarding and departure processes to minimize risk of trade secret claims and potential loss of proprietary information
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Crisis management
Mitigate business, operational and reputational risk, with an eye on market and media impact and a positive path forward
Complex litigation is their bread and butter, especially when it comes to strategic thinking and long-range litigation planning.
Chambers USA (2023)
Recognition
- Listed among BTI Intimidating Opponents for 2024
- Chambers USA: Intellectual Property – Nationwide
- The Legal 500 US: Patents – Litigation (Full Coverage)
- The Legal 500 US: Patents: Prosecution (Including Re-Examination and Post-Grant Proceedings)
- The Legal 500 US: Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-contentious Matters)
IP Litigation Department of the Year finalist
The American Lawyer (2023)
Cooley is a global firm with a true focus on emerging technologies. The attorneys are exceptional and have great coordination across groups and offices.
Chambers USA (2023)