Trade Secrets
Complete Range of Trade Secrets Protection and Litigation Capabilities
Our interdisciplinary team of intellectual property, employment, and litigation attorneys delivers exceptional counsel and representation on issues related to protecting intellectual capital. Our attorneys are experienced in litigating claims involving unfair competition, breach of contract, and noncompete agreements. And we have the technical capabilities and industry experience to litigate the complex scientific and technology issues that are often at the core of trade secret disputes.
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IAM Strategy 300
Two attorneys recognized among "The World's Leading IP Strategists" (2017 - 2020)
Chambers USA
Intellectual Property Practice ranked in Massachusetts (2019)
IAM Patent 1000
Multiple patent litigators recognized (2015 ‒ 2020)
Our Approach
The Mintz team provides a full range of legal services. We handle everything from risk avoidance and pre-employment counseling to the preparation of temporary restraining orders and — when necessary — representation in court, from preliminary injunction proceedings up through trial and appeal. Our attorneys have successfully dealt with many trade secrets challenges. We resolve most outside the courtroom. But we have also been very successful when we’ve had to go to trial. We've litigated numerous highly technical patent and trade secret cases. And we have the demonstrated ability to understand complex technology while developing and presenting arguments that are both clear and accessible to judges and jurors.
Areas of Focus
- Substantial trial experience in multiple jurisdictions
- Prosecute, defend, and try cases in state and federal courts
- Counsel clients on unfair competition protections
- Advise on potential issues and proactive strategies
- Work with insurers on IP and employment-related coverage issues
Deep Bench of Technical Talent
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Communications systems
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Image processing
- Industrial assembly
- Pharmaceuticals
Trial Experience Across the Country
- Eastern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
- Southern District of California
- Northern District of California
- Central District of California
- District of Massachusetts
- Eastern District of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Others
Meet Mintz
Our interdisciplinary team of intellectual property, employment, and litigation attorneys delivers exceptional counsel and representation on issues related to protecting your intellectual capital.
Member / Chair, Intellectual Property Division
Our Insights
Viewpoints
Fact-Specific Inquiry: Deciding Between Trade Secret and Patent Protection
September 15, 2020 |Blog
Rules of Engagement: Minimizing Trade Secret Disputes when Hiring Rival Employees
September 10, 2020 |Blog
