At Benesch, we don’t just defend trade secrets; we safeguard the future of our clients’ companies. Recognizing that trade secrets are both the most valuable assets and biggest vulnerability, our lawyers are there to protect them before and after an attack with lightning-fast precision and unwavering determination.
From proprietary algorithms to customer lists, Benesch’s Trade Secrets litigators are committed to preventing theft and preserving the value of the trade secrets of clients from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.
When our clients’ invaluable trade secrets are compromised, our team moves quickly to minimize the damage and halt bad actors now and in the long term.
With decades of experience successfully litigating trade secrets cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States and arbitration and alternative dispute resolution venues, Benesch’s nationally recognized trade secrets attorneys are experienced in:
to immediately stop theft and misappropriation
to put pressure on our opponents
to safeguard clients’ trade secrets long-term
to help clients recover monetary and noneconomic damages
as necessary to report and resolve theft and misappropriation
Whether a disruptive startup or a national brand, our team works with the client and forensic specialists to secure the company’s trade secrets. Benesch has successfully litigated trade secret claims for clients in many industries, including:
Benesch is dedicated to stopping trade secret theft before it happens. Our team works directly with clients to craft and implement policies to maximize protection and minimize the likelihood of theft. Benesch partners with our clients to:
When a disgruntled employee or competitor compromises your trade secrets, Benesch acts fast to stop theft, recover losses and strengthen your trade secret protection against future attacks.
Representative Examples
in defending against an over $100 million trade secret misappropriation claim.
in favor of a plastics company in a case involving claims of trade secret misappropriation and other business torts related to the manufacture and sale of plastic television housings.
where plaintiffs sought to recover over $300 million and the imposition of a constructive trust over patents and other intellectual property. The matter was successfully resolved in the client’s favor.
against former insurance agents that resulted in jury verdicts and a subsequent attorney’s fees award in favor of our clients.
in litigation against the former owners of an acquired company for corporate espionage, improper acquisition of computer software, and breach of noncompetition agreements. The case resulted in a permanent injunction in favor of our client and a seven-figure settlement payment to our client.
and subsequent restrictive covenant restrictions on behalf of a food services client and against former employees who left the company to begin a competing business.
