Case Law Reviews

Alta Devices, Inc., initiated a lawsuit against LG Electronics, Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secret technology relating to thin-film Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells. Alta claimed that confidential and proprietary information was disclosed to LG under a mutual non-disclosure agreement during discussions about potential investment or business opportunities. LG was…

This case involves allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation between a former employee, the employer, and the new employer. Plaintiffs, INDAG GmbH & Co. Betreibs KG and Wild Parma S.r.L, allege that defendants infringed U.S. Patent No. 7,648,017 and violated the Illinois Trade Secrets Act by offering for…

This case involved a dispute between Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc. (TAOS) and Intersil Corporation (now Renesas Electronics America, Inc.) over the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets related to ambient light sensor technology. During 2004 negotiations for a possible merger, TAOS and Intersil shared confidential information. TAOS claimed Intersil later…

The case involves allegations by Plaintiff Wells Fargo against former employees (Defendants) who left to work for a competitor, whereby engaging in wrongful conduct harming Wells Fargo. The court granted in part and denied in part Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment on claims related to breach of contract, misappropriation of…