Re:Exactly Which Trade Secrets Am I Enjoined From Using?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tom Patterson

In an excellent blog post , attorney Michael R. Greco refers to case IDG USA v. Kevin Schupp and the need to be specific when requesting an injunction and when drafting an order. This often presents a quandary in trade secret litigation because a detailed description reveals the trade secret you want to conceal. In some cases, filing under seal may be the answer.

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Patent Litigators: If You Need a Preliminary Injunction, Where You File Your Case Matters

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Tom Patterson

LegalMetric Research reports that success rates on contested preliminary injunction motions in patent cases is 30% nationwide.  But the success rate varies by district.  California Central’s win rate is 38% and New Jersey’s win rate is 40%.  Here is the link to LegalMetric.  Its full report costs several hundred dollars.

The report includes:

    • District and individual judge analysis of over 1300 Preliminary Injunction rulings.
    • Win rates for all districts having at least one decided Preliminary Injunction Motion in patent cases.
    • Length of time from motion filing to decision for all decided Preliminary Injunction Motions in patent cases.
    • Click here to view a typical district excerpt.
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