The trade secrets practice at Baker Botts L.L.P. is a key port of call for clients seeking to avoid or defend themselves from claims of business-critical information misappropriation and theft. Alongside its advisory services for information leaks prevention, the team also supports with defence from misappropriation claims, including injunctive relief orders. Co-leading the practice is a dynamic group comprised of Christa Stanford, who conducts her activities out of Dallas; Jennifer Tempesta, based in New York; David Wille, also in Dallas, experienced in dispute resolution and appellate mandates; and Cheryl Cauley in Palo Alto. Katharine Burke in Washington, DC is also a key member of the group, recommended for tech litigation.
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Key clients
- Dril-Quip, Inc
- DXC Technology Company
- Tally Energy Services, LLC
- Ribbon Communications, Inc.
- Dell Technologies: Nov
- Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
- HouseCanary, Inc
- Mastercard
- McLarens, Inc.
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- Finance of America Companies, Inc.
- Sunnova Energy Corporation
Work highlights
Represented Computer Sciences Corporation in a trade secrets lawsuit against Tata Consultancy Services in the Northern District of Texas, alleging Tata misappropriated CSC’s trade secrets to develop a competing insurance policy administration system.
Defending Ribbon Communications, Inc. in two indemnity lawsuits filed by Charter Communications in Delaware and New York, seeking over $300 million related to a prior Sprint patent infringement case.
Defended Halliburton Energy Services in a $200 million oilfield services contract lawsuit by Harris Machining, LLC and Bruce Harris in Texas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Christa Sanford; Jennifer Tempesta; David Wille; Cheryl Cauley
Other key lawyers
Katharine Burke