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In a case that should stand as a strong reminder to apportion your damages whenever possible, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a significant post‑trial ruling in Trinseo Europe GmbH v. Harper, et al., upholding the district court’s decision to vacate a $75 million jury verdict for trade secret misappropriation. 2026 WL 160524 (5th Cir. Jan. 21, 2026).

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As the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots meet again on football’s biggest stage, the rematch inevitably pulls everyone back to one moment. Different rosters. Different seasons. Same unresolved question. With a championship on the line, memories of the one-yard line come rushing back, not because the teams are the same, but because the decision still divides fans, analysts…

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Seyfarth has been featured in the World Intellectual Property Review “USA Trade Secrets Rankings” for 2025, which highlights leading legal talent dedicated to trade secrets law across the United States. These rankings spotlight firms and individuals with exceptional strength in litigation, advisory, and transactional work, trusted by leading companies to protect their most valuable intangible assets.

Seyfarth earned…

Continue Reading Seyfarth Recognized Again in World IP Review’s 2025 National Trade Secrets Rankings

Seyfarth partners Katherine Perrelli and Dallin Wilson co-authored the United States chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Trade Secrets 2026 Report. The chapter offers a comprehensive overview of trade secret protection in the U.S., highlighting recent legal developments, enforcement trends, and best practices for safeguarding proprietary information.

Among the emerging issues addressed in this year’s report is the growing impact of…

Continue Reading Katherine Perrelli and Dallin Wilson Author 2026 Update to Lexology Panoramic’s Trade Secrets – USA Chapter
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We are pleased to share that Seyfarth attorney Josh Salinas authored the article, “Recent Developments in Employee Mobility, Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets 2025,” published on August 11, 2025, in the American Bar Association’s Business Law Today.

In the article, Josh examines key developments in employee mobility, trade secret protections, and restrictive covenant enforcement over the past year. He highlights…

Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Josh Salinas Authors “Recent Developments in Employee Mobility, Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets 2025” in ABA Business Law Today
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We are honored to once again be named “Highly Recommended” in World Intellectual Property Review’s 2025 Global Trade Secrets Rankings, which spotlight the world’s leading firms and practitioners in this critical area of law.

This recognition underscores Seyfarth’s continued leadership in helping clients safeguard their most valuable intellectual property and navigate complex trade secrets issues worldwide. The publication also noted…

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2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
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In today’s always-online world, a single social media post, GitHub upload, or Slack message can put millions of dollars in proprietary data…

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2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming industries at lightning speed—but with innovation comes risk. As AI reshapes how businesses operate, protecting proprietary AI-related…

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  1. Protection strategies to safeguard valuable trade secrets,
  2. Misappropriation risks and preventative measures,
  3. Enforcement proceedings and what to expect,
  4. Remedies available
… Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Kate Perrelli and Dallin Wilson Contribute to the Lexology Panoramic: Trade Secrets – USA In-Year Update
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Seyfarth is proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the Trade Secrets Symposium 2024: Navigating the Law of Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants, presented by the New York City Bar Association. This two-day virtual event will take place on Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. (ET).

The Symposium offers a…

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