This article is part of the “Defending the Algorithm™” series and was written by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Business and IP Trial Lawyer Acacia B. Perko, Esq., with research and drafting assistance from ...

As 2025 draws to a close, the trade secret landscape has shifted in ways that matter profoundly for companies developing and deploying artificial intelligence. Throughout this Defending the Algorithm™ ...

“The identification of trade secrets with ‘reasonable particularity’ is emerging as a critical threshold requirement for DTSA claims.” Whether the plaintiff has adequately identified the trade secrets ...

September 02, 2025 - The decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 9, 2025, in Sysco Machinery Corporation v. DCS USA Corporation, 143 F.4th 222, is a must-read for trade secret ...

As trade secret filings rise due to AI development and economic espionage concerns, firms are relying on proactive counselling to help clients navigate disputes Trade secret filings hit a record ...

Trade secrets are a cornerstone in the strategic architecture of businesses, representing invaluable assets that give it a competitive edge. These could encompass formulas, practices, processes, ...

“The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Sherbrooke provides important clarity on the ‘reasonable efforts’ standard at the pleading stage, holding that confidentiality agreements alone can suffice to survive ...