Trade Secrets: Where Theory, Proof and Reality Collide

Where intellectual property leaders examine the legal, evidentiary and economic realities shaping today's trade secret disputes

About the Panel

Trade secret disputes are among the most consequential and rapidly evolving matters in intellectual property litigation today. As organizations place increasing value on proprietary information, practitioners face growing complexity around risk, strategy, proof and outcomes.

Join leading litigators, economists and forensic specialists for an in-depth discussion of the forces shaping today's trade secret landscape and the practical realities influencing high-stakes disputes. Through expert perspectives and real-world insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing courts, companies and counsel in an increasingly competitive environment.

CLE Credit Available

King & Spalding is an accredited provider of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Texas. Reciprocal credit is available for attorneys licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. We will apply for credit in Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia (subject to MCLE Board approval). For jurisdictions not listed, attendees are provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance. New York-licensed attorneys: transitional/appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. The live, in-person format is approved for experienced and newly admitted lawyers. Financial aid is available for qualifying lawyers. For CLE-related questions, please contact our CLE Team.

Discussion Themes

The Modern Trade Secret Landscape

Explore the developments and emerging trends influencing how organizations protect, enforce and defend their most valuable proprietary information.

The Intersection of Law, Economics and Evidence

Examine how legal strategy, expert analysis and evidentiary considerations come together to shape outcomes in complex disputes.

Emerging Challenges and Future Risks

Discuss the evolving issues facing practitioners, including new technologies, changing business practices and the shifting legal environment surrounding intellectual property protection.

The Economics of Trade Secret Litigation

Examine trade secret disputes through a litigation finance lens, including how funders assess damages, litigation risk and case economics, particularly in light of recent scrutiny of large verdicts by trial and appellate courts.

Who Should Attend and Why?

This program is designed for:

• Intellectual Property Attorneys
• Commercial Litigators
• In-House Counsel
• Law Firm Leaders and Partners
• Forensic Accounting and Economic Damages Professionals
• Corporate Investigations and Risk Professionals

Attendees will gain:

• Perspectives from experienced practitioners across legal, economic and forensic disciplines
• Insight into the challenges shaping today's trade secret disputes
• Practical considerations for evaluating risk, strategy and case development
• Opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders in the intellectual property community

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Networking

Senior intellectual property leaders gather for breakfast and informal networking before the panel begins.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Trade Secrets: Where Theory, Proof and Reality Collide

Gain practical insights from leading practitioners as they examine the trends, strategies and challenges influencing today's trade secret landscape.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Executive Networking

Attendees are invited to continue conversations with peers, panelists and FTI Consulting leaders following the formal program.

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