Trade secret misappropriation is a critical concern for businesses seeking to protect their most valuable and sensitive intellectual property. However, the path to litigation in trade secret cases requires a strategic approach, involving everything from identifying the theft, proving the misappropriation, and navigating complex legal frameworks. As businesses face increasing risks from cyber threats, employee departures, and competitor actions, a well-thought-out litigation strategy is more important than ever.
- Determine the current requirement for trade secret owner to exercise “reasonable efforts” (UTSA) or “reasonable measures” (DTSA) to protect the information.
- Understand the critical elements required to build a strong case in trade secret misappropriation.
- Learn about the steps involved in securing evidence and effectively proving misappropriation.
- Gain insights into how to prevent trade secret theft before it occurs and how to respond effectively if theft happens.
- Explore strategies for settling or resolving trade secret cases before they go to trial.
- Understand the key legal and practical issues involved in defending against trade secret misappropriation claims.
- Explore current trends on jury instructions during trade secret litigation cases.
Victoria Cundiff
Ksenia Takhistova
Lauren Uhlig
David Soucy
David Soucy is Sr. IP Counsel and Global Lead Patent Counsel at SimpliSafe. David is an accomplished attorney with several years of experience handling a variety of technology and intellectual property law matters. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to driving innovation, protecting intangible property, and supporting business growth through strategic management of IP assets.
Having held various roles in both late startups and mature operating companies, David has honed his expertise in patent prosecution, litigation, and client counseling. His professional journey has taken him from overhauling submarines as an engineer with the Department of the Navy to representing Fortune 100 clients in private practice to now serving as a Lead Global Patent Counsel where he develops and implements corporate IP strategies.
Before joining SimpliSafe, David influenced and drove IP strategies at a Fortune 1000 publicly traded technology company. There, he managed an extensive worldwide patent portfolio and streamlined IP management systems to enhance efficiency and augment protections. Due in part to his efforts, the company was recognized by the Intellectual Property Owners Association as one of the top 300 companies for granted U.S. patents.
David holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is admitted to the State Bar of New Hampshire and licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.