Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to ...

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 ...

When sensitive business information is taken or misused, companies often face a difficult combination of urgency and uncertainty. Trade secrets, whether technical processes, customer information, or ...

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 ...

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, ...

Companies in crisis mode on trade secrets issues turn to Paul Hastings, which is noted as one of the leading authorities in the area by peers. The practice is frequently called upon to handle ...

Partners at three law firms explain why trade secrets cases are rising, and how litigation is giving clients a market advantage A surge in trade secrets lawsuits is reshaping the competitive landscape ...

“The CAFC agreed with the district court that APT failed to identify its trade secrets ‘in a manner that allows the fact-finder to determine if a trade secret exists under the statute.’” The U.S.