Overview
Trade secrets consulting addresses disputes involving the misappropriation of proprietary business information, technical know-how, and confidential data under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and applicable state law. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to technical experts, forensic analysts, and damages specialists who evaluate whether the information at issue qualifies as a trade secret, whether reasonable measures were taken to protect it, and whether misappropriation occurred.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, trade secrets experts help counsel assess the strength of misappropriation claims by evaluating the nature of the allegedly stolen information, the adequacy of the owner's protection measures, and the evidence of improper acquisition or disclosure.
Litigation Support
In litigation, trade secrets experts assist in identifying and cataloging alleged trade secrets, evaluating the forensic evidence of misappropriation, and quantifying damages under unjust enrichment, reasonable royalty, or lost profits theories.
Arbitration Support
Trade secrets experts address misappropriation disputes in arbitration proceedings, including disputes between former employers and employees, joint venture partners, and companies in licensing or development relationships.