DLA Piper

Firm overview:

The US trade secrets team at global full-service firm DLA Piper is called upon to handle fast-paced injunctions and temporary restraining orders, expedited discovery and dispositive motions, trials and appeals.

DLA Piper represents plaintiffs and defendants in US state and federal courts, arbitrations, and before the International Trade Commission. Country teams collaborate with colleagues worldwide to resolve cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Significant matters handled by the firm include the defence of an international cryptocurrency company against a $100m claim for trade secret misappropriation and other business torts, and securing a summary judgment victory for a global pharmaceutical company against trade secrets claims, with eight-figure damages and a permanent injunction sought.

Team overview:

DLA Piper leverages a global roster of lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia. In the US,  a key contact for trade secrets work is Chicago-based Paul Steadman, who co-chairs the US Trade Secrets Practice and is recognised for representing global companies in complex trade secret, patent and other IP-related litigation.

In New York, Leon Medzhibovsky has a significant trade secrets practice as part of his work guiding clients through complex commercial disputes related to IP, software and technology.