Rise in trade secret cases

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Jason Mollick - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The last two years have generated a perfect storm spurring a nationwide rise in trade secret litigation. That trend is all but certain to continue into 2022, but some courts are pushing back and demanding more of plaintiffs alleging a violation of their trade secrets.