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Apple Takes Legal Action Against Former Employee and Chinese Firms Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

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Cupertino, California — Apple has initiated legal action against former employee Chen Shi and two companies, OPPO and InnoPeak Technology, accusing them of misappropriating trade secrets. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, alleges that Shi conspired to steal sensitive information related to the Apple Watch and pass it on to his new employers. OPPO, a well-known Chinese technology firm, specializes in a variety of consumer electronics including smartphones and smartwatches. InnoPeak Technology, based in California, focuses on innovative research in smartphone technologies. Apple claims that Shi’s actions have compromised its proprietary information, posing a risk to … Read more

California Jury Hands Down Historic $604.9 Million Trade Secret Verdict Against Phillips 66 for Misappropriation

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A California jury has ordered Phillips 66 Company to pay nearly $605 million in damages for misusing trade secrets belonging to Propel Fuels, Inc. The ruling, delivered on October 16, 2024, held Phillips 66 liable after concluding that it had willfully misappropriated proprietary information during acquisition negotiations with Propel, a company specializing in low-carbon fuels. The legal battle began in 2017 when Propel and Phillips 66 entered discussions to potentially merge or collaborate on Propel’s innovative renewable gasoline and diesel technologies. Propel shared sensitive data under a non-disclosure agreement to facilitate these talks. However, the … Read more

Judge Rules Against Jackson Walker LLP in Controversial Fee Dispute Linked to Ex-Bankruptcy Judge’s Secret Ties

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas federal judge is grappling with a dispute over fees involving Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent law firm, as federal bankruptcy officials argue that the firm should not have the right to a jury trial. This issue is connected to a contentious case involving a former bankruptcy judge who is alleged to have maintained a secret relationship with a past partner at the firm. The federal government’s bankruptcy watchdog has invoked the Seventh Amendment in its argument, asserting that the law firm’s entitlement to a trial by jury does not apply … Read more

Federal Jury Rules in Favor of MoeGo, Upholding Integrity in Pet Care Software Amid Trade Secret Dispute

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A federal jury in San Francisco has ruled in favor of MoeGo, an innovative software provider catering to the pet care industry, in a significant trade secret theft case against competitor GrooMore. The verdict comes as MoeGo accused GrooMore of misappropriating confidential information critical to its operations. The case, which garnered attention for its implications in the tech and pet care sectors, centered on claims made by MoeGo that former employees had taken proprietary data that could bolster GrooMore’s business. The jury’s decision underscores the growing importance of intellectual property protection within the burgeoning pet … Read more