Navigating Trade Secrets Litigation: A comprehensive guide to strategy and best practices

Nicholas J. Schneider
Nicholas J. Schneider | Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Mr. Schneider focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, employment disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright infringement, unfair competition, real estate disputes, and class actions.

On-Demand: October 17, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

This course on Trade Secrets litigation will guide participants through the key stages of managing a trade secrets dispute. We will begin by discussing the preliminary steps, including the importance of sending cease-and-desist letters, and move on to the intricacies of preparing and filing an action in court. The session will also explore discovery focus and issues, with an emphasis on securing injunctive relief. Additionally, we will cover best practices for preparing to counter potential defenses and counterclaims, and strategies for maintaining confidentiality throughout the litigation process. This comprehensive program will equip legal professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for navigating trade secrets cases effectively.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Preliminary steps to consider (such as sending cease-and-desist letters)
  • Preparing and filing an action in court
  • Discovery focus/issues
  • Injunctive relief
  • Best practices for preparing to counter potential defenses and counterclaims
  • Maintaining confidentiality during trade secrets litigation

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Nicholas J. Schneider_myLawCLENicholas J. Schneider | Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Nicholas Schneider is a trial attorney with the national law firm Eckert Seamans. Mr. Schneider focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, employment disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright infringement, unfair competition, real estate disputes, and class actions. He has experience representing clients of all sizes, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, in state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrations, and mediations. In a recent three-week trial in Massachusetts Superior Court, Mr. Schneider obtained a million-dollar judgment for his client, including an award of attorney’s fees, which was recently upheld on appeal. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Northeastern University and his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

Agenda

I. Preliminary steps to consider (such as sending cease-and-desist letters) | 2:00pm – 2:20pm

II. Preparing and filing an action in court | 2:20pm – 2:40pm

III. Discovery focus/issues | 2:40pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

IV. Injunctive relief | 3:10pm – 3:30pm

V. Best practices for preparing to counter potential defenses and counterclaims | 3:30pm – 3:50pm

VI. Maintaining confidentiality during trade secrets litigation | 3:50pm – 4:10pm

Credits

Alaska

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2 General

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Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

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Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

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2 General

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Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Connecticut

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2 General

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2 General Hours

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2 General

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2.5 General Hours

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2.4 General

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2 General

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2 General

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2 General

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Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

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2 General

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2 General

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2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maryland

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2 General Hours

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2 General

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2 General Hours

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2 General

Missouri

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2.4 General

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2 General

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2 General

North Carolina

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2 General

North Dakota

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2 General

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2 General

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New Hampshire

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120 General Minutes

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2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

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2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

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Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

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2.5 General

South Carolina

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2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Tennessee

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2 General

Texas

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2 General

Utah

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2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

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2 General

Washington

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2 Law and Legal Hours

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Wisconsin

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2 General

West Virginia

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2.4 General

Wyoming

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