trade secrets

Jul 6, 2026

Defense avoids $21M demand after client accused of stealing intellectual property

The defense wins a trade secrets lawsuit as jury rejects Sun Solar's $12M trial claim after a $21M pretrial demand and awards abuse of process damages.

May 14, 2025

Generative AI forces rethink on IP law

With new lawsuits and legislative proposals emerging, Missouri lawyers are preparing for changes that could reshape IP law.

Apr 15, 2019

Administrative: Trademark-Trade Secrets-Infringement

Plaintiff purchased IP assets from various companies engaged in manufacturing asphalt plants. Defendant began manufacturing replacement parts previously designed by the companies acquired by plaintiff. Plaintiff alleged that defendant, […]

Apr 4, 2016

Intellectual Property : Patent Infringement – Discovery – Trade Secrets

Andover Healthcare, Inc. v. 3M Company (MLW No. 68989 – 6 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Colloton, J.)

Feb 26, 2014

Tort : Trade Secrets – Client List – Newly Discovered Evidence

Central Trust and Investment Company v. SignalPoint Asset Management (MLW No. 66057/Case No. SC93182 – 18 pages) (Supreme Court of Missouri, Fischer, J.; Breckenridge, Stith, Draper, Wilson and Teitelman, JJ., and Bickel, Sp. J., concur. Russell, C.J., not participating)

Jan 31, 2013

Contracts: Non-Compete Provision – Trade Secrets – Customer Contacts

Central Trust and Investment Company v. Kennedy (MLW No. 64622/Case No. SD31658 – 17 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Francis, J.)

Dec 14, 2011

Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets – Engine Overhaul Documents

AvidAir Helicopter Supply, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce Corporation (MLW No. 63053/Case No. 10-3444 – 14 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Melloy, J.)

Oct 16, 2009

Centene sues former official, claiming sabotage of lobbying

Centene Corp. has filed a lawsuit against one of its former employees, alleging she attempted to sabotage its lobbying efforts and revealed company trade secrets. Centene filed the lawsuit against […]

Oct 16, 2009

Centene claims former executive sabotaged lobbying efforts

Centene Corp. has filed a lawsuit against one of its former employees alleging she attempted to sabotage its lobbying efforts and revealed company trade secrets. St. Louis-based Centene filed the […]

Aug 13, 2009

Lathrop fights to regain ground

Legal malpractice defendant Lathrop & Gage is trying to take back in federal court ground the firm lost in state court. The lawsuit, first filed against the law firm by […]

Jul 9, 2009

Beware: Sensitive data is a frequent target

Where is your company’s sensitive information at this very moment? You may say that it is in the company’s files locked in someone’s office or in a certain directory on […]

Jun 15, 2009

Ex-employees sued over trade secrets

A St. Louis-based box manufacturer and graphic display company says four former employees used the company’s trade secrets to compete against it. The company, Boxes Inc., is seeking more than […]