DLA Piper
Firm overview:
The trade secrets team at global full-service firm DLA Piper is experienced in fast-paced injunctions and temporary restraining orders, expedited discovery and dispositive motions, trial, and appellate practice internationally.
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 included 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.
The firm’s Trade Secrets Scorebox is a jurisdiction-neutral tool based on EU law that gives an overview of the maturity level of organisations regarding trade secrets protection.
Team overview:
DLA Piper leverages a global roster of lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia. Some of the firm’s key contacts for trade secrets work include Chicago partner Paul Steadman, Milan partner Roberto Valenti and Hong Kong-based Edward Chatterton, global co-chair of the Trademark, Copyright and Media Group and co-head of IPT in Asia.
