Trade secret litigation presents a variety of procedural and practical complexities at every stage of the proceeding. One of the most important—yet often overlooked—issues in these cases can be summarized by the following question:
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In a vacuum, the mere notion of giving a rival company access to your business’s confidential and proprietary materials would be unthinkable. After all, this is the “secret sauce” that has helped expand your company, drive market share, and generate immense value. If a competitor gained access to your trade secrets, the very foundations of your success could be in peril.
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