
Nicholas is a litigator who combines practical advice with deep experience to deliver results for his clients who find themselves the target of a lawsuit, or require the assistance of the courts to resolve a dispute. Nicholas represents clients in federal and state court, and at the International Trade Commission, where his practice covers all aspects of IP litigation with a focus on cases concerning allegations of trade secret misappropriation. Nicholas has delivered results for clients in a variety of technology areas, including network devices, semiconductors, consumer electronics, medical devices, and manufacturing devices.
Nicholas brings robust courtroom experience to litigating trade secret and other matters. Aside from the trial work he has done for his clients at Mintz, while a Special Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, Nicholas prosecuted over 150 criminal matters, trying well over a dozen jury and bench trials. Prior to joining Mintz, Nick worked for Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and Hon. Patti B. Saris, Chief Judge of the US District Court, District of Massachusetts.
Education
- Northeastern University (JD)
- Williams College (BA)
Viewpoints
The “Perfect Storm”: COVID-19 and Trade Secret Litigation
June 29, 2020 | Video | By Nicholas Armington
Arbitration of IP Disputes in a Post-COVID-19 World
June 2, 2020 | Blog | By Matthew Hurley, Michael Renaud, Nicholas Armington
Steps Your Company Should Consider Now to Protect Value with a Wave of Trade Secret Litigation on the Horizon Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Economic Downturn, and Jobless Claims
April 17, 2020 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nicholas Armington
Federal Judge Confirms that Federal Trade Secret Statute Applies to Misappropriation that Occurs Overseas
March 11, 2020 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nicholas Armington
Mintz Rings in 2020 with Top 10 Recognition for ITC Practice
January 6, 2020 | Blog
Criminal Statute for Organized Crime Now Available to Combat Trade Secret Theft – But What is an Act of Trade Secret Theft under Civil RICO?
June 18, 2019 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nicholas Armington
Massachusetts Adopts Uniform Trade Secrets Act
September 6, 2018 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nicholas Armington
District Court Grants Protection under DTSA Whistleblower Immunity for First Time
April 6, 2018 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nick Armington
International Trade Commission Becomes Even More Potent Venue for Victims of Trade Secret Misappropriation
January 30, 2018 | Blog | By Michael Renaud, Nick Armington
Potential Future Harm to Patent Holder Found to Justify Imposition of Preliminary Injunction
November 8, 2017 | Blog | By Andrew DeVoogd, Nick Armington
News & Press
The Defend Trade Secrets Act: A Powerful New Tool for Employers
October 25, 2016
Events
Trade Secret Threat Looms Due to Economic Downturn: Protecting and enforcing trade secrets in the COVID era
View the Webinar Recording

Trade Secrets: The Legal and Economic Implications of DTSA
Berkeley Research Group, 1800 M Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC

The Defend Trade Secrets Act: Rising Developments and Trends Employers Should Know
The Knowledge Group
Webinar
