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We advise on every aspect of trade secret management, from strategic counseling and policy development to high-stakes litigation and international coordination. Our multidisciplinary team draws on strengths in intellectual property, privacy, employment, and commercial litigation to deliver comprehensive solutions.
We help clients identify and safeguard commercially sensitive information, draft robust confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and establish internal protocols to prevent misappropriation by employees or third parties. We also draft licensing agreements and advise on transactions involving industrial secrets, ensuring protection throughout the lifecycle of proprietary assets.
When disputes arise, our seasoned litigators respond swiftly to pursue or defend claims in court or arbitration. We are equipped to seek emergency relief, including injunctions, to prevent misuse or recover stolen information. Our track record includes landmark decisions under emerging trade secrets legislation, positioning us at the forefront of legal developments in this space.
Whether advising on preventive measures or litigating fast-moving disputes, we deliver trusted, strategic counsel to safeguard innovation and competitive advantage.
Our capabilities at a glance
200
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IP litigators
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Represented over 240 clients in cross-border IP litigation cases over the last 10 years
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years working as one cross-border team
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we represent more than half of the world’s best 100 global brands, 2024 Interbrand Report
Representative experience
A biotech company relating to alleged trade secrets theft by a venture capital firm seeking to invest in our client and a competitor.
A European chemicals company in relation to a trade secret misappropriation action brought in connection with the manufacturing process of a synthetic chemical.
A global pharmaceutical company in trade secret litigation involving the transfer of information by a former employee to a competitor.
A global securities trading business in relation to trade secrets and copyright infringement issues.
A major multinational engineering group in copyright and breach of confidence/trade secrets litigation.
LG Energy Solutions on its multi-year trade secret dispute over electric vehicle batteries with SK Innovation (SKI), which resulted in a US$1.8 billion settlement between the two companies.
Organik Kimya in trade secret misappropriation proceedings against Argon Kimya and its Dutch affiliate Ekkochem, in relation to recipes and production processes for dozens of Organik Kimya products that were allegedly misappropriated by Argon Kimya.
Plusgrade protecting its market-leading flight seat upgrade booking software, which it provides to the world’s major airlines. A competing product was developed by a UK-based tech provider that allegedly misused Plusgrade’s trade secrets and infringed copyright in the code.
Rolls-Royce in trade secret misappropriation proceedings brought by SonicBlue Aerospace, which claims that Rolls-Royce allegedly misappropriated trade secrets relating to permanent magnet thrusters.
Awards and recognitions
Highly recommended for Trade Secrets
WIPR Global Trade Secrets
2025
