Trade Secret

In today’s fiercely competitive global marketplace, the value of your business lies not only in what you produce but also in how you produce it. Trade secrets, including proprietary methods, formulas, algorithms, and other confidential information, are often the cornerstone of your competitive advantage. Protecting these assets is critical, but the challenges are significant: insider threats, external breaches, and the complex legal landscape surrounding trade secret law.

At Carlson Caspers, we specialize in safeguarding what matters most to your business, effectively mitigating risk and providing peace of mind through proactive trade secret protection to aggressive misappropriation litigation strategies. Leveraging the Defend Trade Secrets Act and other legal protections, our team delivers results tailored to your unique needs.

Trade secrets protect your most critical business information with cost-effective, indefinite security. They enhance your ability to innovate, negotiate, and license while safeguarding assets not eligible for patents.

We serve the trade secret needs of clients in the following fields of endeavor:

• Mechanical
• Medical Devices
• Pharmaceuticals, Biosimilars, and Nutraceuticals
• Polymers, Chemicals, and Compositions
• Software
• Telecommunications, Wireless, and the Internet of Things

As a dedicated intellectual property firm, Carlson Caspers brings unmatched expertise in protecting and enforcing trade secrets. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients nationwide in high-stakes disputes and partner with you proactively to safeguard your confidential information. This partnering includes crafting effective and enforceable confidentiality, nondisclosure, and noncompetition agreements with employees, contractors, agencies, and vendors designed to protect your trade secrets and mitigate risks of misappropriation.

Swift and decisive legal action is indispensable when trade secret theft or misappropriation occurs. Our attorneys are leaders in the field, with national litigation experience and a history of success representing clients in high-stakes, complex disputes. We deliver results nationwide in federal and state courts, offering comprehensive guidance and support from pre-suit investigations to trial and appeal.

Our team excels at breaking down intricate technical and proprietary issues into compelling narratives for generalist judges and juries, whether the matter involves proprietary manufacturing techniques, biomedical innovations, or advanced telecommunications technologies. By presenting the complexities of your trade secrets in layperson terms, we help mitigate the risk of uninformed decisions and judgments that contradict our goals.

With diverse industry experience, our attorneys deliver tailored strategies aligned with your business goals. Whether protecting a breakthrough innovation or defending against misappropriation, we are committed to securing your most critical assets and preserving your competitive edge.

At Carlson Caspers, we work as an extension of your team, combining deep trade secret expertise with your organization’s strategic priorities. Our proven, team-based approach involves close collaboration with your in-house counsel and subject-matter experts to craft precisely tailored strategies aligning with your business goals.

We emphasize prevention and early resolution, crafting proactive measures to protect your trade secrets before issues arise. When disputes occur, we act swiftly to deliver effective and efficient results through litigation or alternative solutions.

Committed to resource stewardship—yours. We manage cases with a cost-conscious focus, balancing thorough preparation with efficient execution to reduce financial and operational burdens while mitigating risks and threats to your trade secrets.

Carlson Caspers has a strong track record of successfully representing companies like yours in protecting and litigating trade secrets. For example:

• POET v. Nelson Engineering: We represented POET, a leading ethanol producer, in a trade secret dispute concerning ethanol processing methods. After securing favorable pre-trial rulings, the firm achieved a client-favorable settlement.
• HealthPartners, Inc. v. Health Enhancement Systems: Our firm defended Health Enhancement Systems in a case involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation related to online fitness program coding. Our team successfully opposed a preliminary injunction and compelled arbitration, leading to a favorable settlement.
• Telluride Asset Management Cases: In separate actions, Carlson Caspers represented Telluride in complex trade secret disputes involving proprietary financial trading strategies. We secured critical motions, including compelling the production of concealed evidence and requiring precise identification of alleged trade secrets, contributing to favorable outcomes.

These successes demonstrate our ability to navigate the complexities of trade secret litigation while delivering favorable outcomes for our clients.

Carlson Caspers distinguishes itself from other firms through our deep expertise in intellectual property law, including trade secrets. Our trial-tested attorneys combine industry-specific experience and knowledge with a proven ability to deliver results in high-stakes situations.

We also believe our client-focused approach truly sets us apart. We work as an extension of your team, aligning our legal strategies with your business goals to ensure your proprietary information is safeguarded. Whether navigating complex litigation or crafting proactive protection measures, we provide unmatched counsel tailored to your needs with an unwavering commitment to your success.