Explore 27 court opinions on Trade Secret Misappropriation. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Patent invalidity and no trade secret misappropriation affirmed
Practical Technology, Inc. v. Neurological Fitness Equipment and Education, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute ...
Fifth Circuit Denies Porch.com's Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secret Dispute
Porch.com v. Gallagher Re, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, finding t...
Former employee did not breach fiduciary duty by soliciting clients post-termination
State ex rel. Lagway v. Williams, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...
Confession deemed involuntary due to coercion, conviction reversed
Lipp v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the defendant's confession was voluntar...
Former Employee's Client Solicitation After Termination Not Breach of Duty
State ex rel. Parker v. Rice, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that th...
Appellate court affirms lower court's ruling on contract breach and trade secret misappropriation against former employee.
This case involves a dispute between EB5 Holdings Inc. and Joseph Edlow. EB5 Holdings sued Edlow for allegedly breaching a contract and misusing confidential information. The core of the dispute cente...
Ninth Circuit: College Admissions Data Website Not Copyright Infringement
Northwest Association of Independent Schools v. Labrador, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal ...
Trade secret and contract dispute sent back for trial
TX-STAR Speech-Language Services, Corp. v. Andrea Sabatino and Elite Learning Solutions, Limited Liability Company, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. ...
Copyright claim fails; former colleague can use shared software
Nicholas Zemlick v. Brad Burkhart, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunc...
Copyright claim over software code fails at preliminary injunction stage
Nicholas Zemlick v. Brad Burkhart, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunc...
Former County Employee Denied Qualified Immunity in Inmate's Medical Care Case
State ex rel. Rose v. Camplese, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that ...
Former employee's client solicitations did not breach fiduciary duty, court rules
CCP Golden/7470 LLC v. Kevin Breslin, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brou...
Escape Room Trade Secret Dispute: Breach of Contract Found, Trade Secret Claim Denied
Landis' Labyrinth v. Whitaker, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 3, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Landis' Labyrinth, a business that sells escape rooms, sued the de...
CA5: No Trade Secret Misappropriation or Breach of Contract by TCS
Computer Sciences v. Tata Consultancy, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
First Circuit Upholds Employer's No Solicitation Policy Against Union Activity
Riverdale Mills Corporation v. Chavez-DeRemer, decided by First Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judg...
Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Fails Without Proof of Possession
Mission Integrated Technologies, LLC v. Joshua Clemente, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of ...
NRA Group LLC Loses Diversity Jurisdiction Appeal Over Trade Secret Dispute
NRA Group LLC v. Nicole Durenleau, decided by Third Circuit on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed a district court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought...
NRA Group LLC Loses Trade Secret Case Over Lack of Diversity Jurisdiction
NRA Group LLC v. Nicole Durenleau, decided by Third Circuit on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed a district court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought...
NRA Group LLC Loses Diversity Jurisdiction Case Against Former Employee
NRA Group LLC v. Nicole Durenleau, decided by Third Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed a district court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought...
4th Cir. Affirms Summary Judgment for Vivint in Trade Secret Case
CPI Security Systems, Inc. v. Vivint Smart Home, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed a dispute over alleged trade secret...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Partnership Dispute
Christopher Obrien v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction...
Contract's 'Use' Clause Ambiguity Leads to Ruling Against Epic Systems
Epic Systems Corporation v. Tata Consultancy Services Limited, decided by Seventh Circuit on June 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's decisi...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Trade Secret Claim Against Honeywell
Honeywell International, Inc. v. OPTO Electronics Co., Ltd., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Patent Infringement Case
Garage Door Systems, LLC v. Blue Giant Equipment Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...
CA5: Zyla Fails to Prove Trade Secrets, Denied Injunction
Zyla Life Sciences v. Wells Pharma, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Wells ...
Former employee's wrongful termination and defamation claims against medical practice dismissed.
Eye Consultants of Northern Virginia P.C. v. Shaw-McDonald, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a former employee's claim...
Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Fails to Support Preliminary Injunction
Karu Gene White v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction s...