The practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) is ‘exceptionally business-minded’ and is well equipped to represent its well-known, sector-spanning clients in trade secret litigation. The team is helmed by a host of practitioners, namely experienced trial attorneys Paul Steadman and Matthew Satchwell who both work in Chicago; commercial disputes practitioners Leon Medzhibovsky and Tamar Duvdevani who are based in the New York hub, Washington DC-based Sean Cunningham and San Francisco-based Gina Durham. Former co-head Rajiv Dharnidharka left the team in September 2024 along with Jeanette Barzelay.
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‘This team in particular is exceptionally business-minded.'
'They provide practical, real-world, actionable advice that is always spot on. On top of that, they are incredibly sharp, responsive, and easy to work with. ’
‘Cameron Fine and Leon Medzhibovsky are absolute standouts. I'm happy with the quality they deliver.’
‘This law firm has a good global view of any IP matter including trade secrets. This firm has international branches so it can coordinate to offer full service to clients.'
‘Paul Steadman and Matthew Satchwell stand out.’
Clients clés
- Grant Industries, Inc.
- Sycomp, A Technology Company, Inc.
- Atos IT Outsourcing Services, LLC
- Beacon Mobile, LLC
- Caelum Biosciences, Inc.
- Open Network Exchange, Inc.
- Fortiline Waterworks
- Flywheel
- Promedev LLC dba Relief Factor
- Star Tex Propane
Points forts
- Advised Caelum Biosciences in a claim made against them by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation regarding breach of contract, conversion, slander of title, tortious interference, unjust enrichment, and trade secrets misappropriation to the value of $1.5bn.
- Advised Atos in its uncovering of AT&T’s use of a mole set up to perform corporate espionage.
- Represented plaintiff Grant Industries in a stolen trade secrets case that led to a settlement when it became apparent that the Defendant was going to have to produce discovery.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Paul Steadman; Leon Medzhibovsky; Sean Cunningham; Gina Durham; Tamar Duvdevani; Matthew Satchwell
Autres avocats clés
Cameron Fine; Ferlillia Roberson