USA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Dawn Mertineit, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Dawn Mertineit Seyfarth Shaw LLP Seyfarth Shaw LLP has a trade secrets, com - puter fraud and non-competes practice dedi - cated to safeguarding intellectual capital, trade secrets and confidential information, recognis - ing their pivotal role in modern business suc - cess. Seyfarth, with 18 offices domestically and abroad, has a team of over 60 trade se- cret/restrictive covenant attorneys in major US cities. The experienced team emphasises pro - active measures to prevent and address intel - lectual property theft and aggressively protect their clients’ legitimate business interests. Their approach includes advising on trade secret protection policies, audits of existing secrets,
restrictive covenants agreements, electronic information protection systems and training. In the event of theft or violation, Seyfarth assists clients in protecting and recovering assets, as well as defending clients from such claims. The firm pursues injunctions, collaborates with law enforcement, works with private investigators and other experts, and represents clients at trial and arbitration. Recent success stories include injunction victories in high-stakes technology matters, obtaining large jury trial verdicts and complete defence decisions in “bet-the-com- pany” trials and arbitrations. winning “Trading Secrets” blog, she remains a thought leader, offering insights into legislative changes affecting businesses. Her practical advice and creative solutions, often quoted in legal publications, showcase her impactful approach. Dawn has litigated and arbitrated disputes throughout the United States, both prosecuting and defending trade secrets and restrictive covenant disputes.
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Dawn Mertineit has been a litigator for over 15 years, specialising in complex commercial litigation with a notable focus on non-compete and trade secrets litigation,
where she adeptly guides clients through intricate legal landscapes. Dawn’s cross-state knowledge is crucial as restrictive covenant laws evolve, and as editor of Seyfarth’s award-
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