Business Litigation on Proprietary Data Issues in Southern California
Trade secrets disputes can arise in any number of ways. For example, a former employee might use the prior employer's customer lists or proprietary processes in a competing business. Similarly, if negotiations for the sale of a business fall through, the prospective buyer might be tempted to abuse information acquired in the course of due diligence.
With so much of a company's value represented by its control of confidential business information, it's no surprise that trade secrets litigation has emerged as a significant legal problem for businesses of all sizes.
Contact Us for Advice About California Trade Secrets Litigation
To learn how experienced trial lawyers can help you define and resolve business data disputes in the context of complex civil litigation, contact a San Diego trade secrets attorney at Boyd Contreras, LLP. We represent clients on either side of lawsuits involving confidential or restricted information of all kinds:
- Trade secrets applicable to manufacturing, sales, licensing or consulting businesses
- Price lists and sourcing data
- Customer lists and contact information
- Information acquired by another company while considering purchase of a business
- Information misappropriated by a current or former partner or employee
- Information acquired and used in violation of a noncompetition or nondisclosure agreement
Trade secrets claims can be litigated under either contract or tort theories, or they can sometimes represent violations of the California Unfair Competition Act. While the evidence necessary to establish or defend the claim under any legal theory will be substantially the same, such important considerations as statute of limitations and measure of damages can vary a great deal depending on whether your case comes up under a contract, represents a business tort, or is covered under a statute.
The attorneys of Boyd Contreras, LLP, can advise you about your options for presenting, answering, settling or fighting the case, depending on the facts and your objectives. If you need to defend a trade secrets claim, we can also advise you about the insurance coverage issues that will be essential to supporting your defense and if necessary, an eventual settlement.
For more information about our experience with trade secrets litigation, contact Boyd Contreras, LLP, in San Diego or Newport.
