Noted for its capabilities in tech and software work, the practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is well equipped to assist its clients in the broad array of trade secret counseling matters and disputes, including those at both the State and Federal court levels. In Philadelphia, central figures include IP expert Louis Beardell, and Julie Goldemberg, who has experience representing clients in patent, trademark, and trade secret cases. Natalie Bennett in Washington DC has noteworthy abilities in handling complex disputes before the Federal courts. In Century City, Seth Gerber is a standout attorney with capabilities in restrictive covenant, employee mobility, and trade secret cases, and at the same office, Debra Fischer defends high-stakes, complex trade secret disputes. In Silicon Valley, Dion Bregman is the key name to note. Beardell, Goldemberg, Gerber, and Bregman co-head the offering.
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Key clients
- Alliant Insurance Services
- Hugel Inc. and Hugel America Inc.
- HID Global
- Safety Holdings Inc.
Work highlights
- Secured a decisive win for Hugel Inc. and Hugel America in a high-profile trade secret misappropriation and theft/conversion case at the ITC that paves the way for Hugel’s entry into the US botulinum toxin market.
- Acted on a six-day trial in defense of client Alliant Insurance Services Inc. (Alliant) and insurance producer Mike Aitkin.
- Secured a complete trial victory for HID Global against its competitor Vector Flow in the District of Delaware.
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Debra Fischer
Practice head
Louis Beardell; Dion Bregman; Seth Gerber; Julie Goldemberg
Other key lawyers
Joshua Dalton; Debra Fischer; Natalie Bennett