Featuring a team of attorneys with diverse specialisms, BakerHostetler presents a broad trade secrets service offering, which includes both preventive actions and court dispute resolution. The practice is equipped to provide end-to-end support, from IP protection strategies and advice on transactions to injunctive relief proceedings and appeals. Amy Traub and John Siegal in New York, and Joyce Ackerbaum Cox in Orlando jointly head the group, with Traub as skilled defence counsel in employee litigation, Siegal as an expert in non-compete law, and Ackerbaum Cox as a complex dispute specialist. Other key contacts are Lisa Collins in Atlanta, a highly active litigator; Scott McIntyre in Cincinnati, strong in appeals; Kevin Kirsch in Columbus, recommended for infringement suits; and Jason D’Cruz in Atlanta, proficient in lawsuits against former employees.
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Key clients
- Park Place Technologies, LLC
- DIRECTV
- Lazear Capital Partners
- GORUCK Holdings LLC
- Energy Link Corporation
- Arhaus, LLC
- Covia Holdings LLC
- Tokio Marine HCC
- Secretariat Advisors LLC
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Work highlights
Advising Park Place Technologies, LLC in the Park Place v. BMC litigation pending in the Southern District of Texas.
Representing Lazear Capital Partners in trade secret litigation against Avon Brothers Inc. asserting claims of misappropriation of Lazear’s trade secret tax strategies.
Serving as lead counsel and relationship partner representing Covia Holdings LLC in connection with a lawsuit against a former executive in the protection of its confidential information and trade secrets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Amy Traub; Joyce Ackerbaum Cox; John Siegal
Other key lawyers
Lisa Collins; Scott McIntyre; Kevin Kirsch; Jason D'Cruz