Trade Secret Cases Handled By Coats & Bennett, PLLC
HB&G Building Products, Inc. v. Digger Specialties Inc. et al., (M.D. Ala. 2022): successfully defended federal and Alabama trade secret misappropriation claims against Digger Specialties, Inc. related to files stolen by a new hire without Digger’s knowledge. Obtained confidential settlement at the close of discovery for a fraction of Plaintiff’s demand.
AGS Associates, LLC d/b/a MRO Electric and Supply Company Inc. v. Jacobsen et al., (N.C. Business Court, 2022): successfully represented plaintiff in trade secret litigation that resulted in confidential settlement as part of the sale of the business.
Meyn USA, Inc. v. Tarheel Distributors, Inc. and Joseph P. Zajac, NO. 5:14-cv-00041-MTT (M.D.G.A. 2017): represented defendant in alleged misappropriation of trade secrets case involving technical drawings. Confidential settlement.
The Mainstreet Collection v. Kristen Alderman, et al., No. 4:12-CV-00301 (E.D.N.C. pending): represented plaintiff in misappropriation of trade secrets case.
Professional Laminating LLC v. Cardinal Designs, Inc. & Scott A. Adams, No. 12CVS011760 (Wake County Superior Court 2012): represented plaintiff in misappropriation of trade secrets case, confidential settlement.
Gateway Gaming, LLC v. American Gaming Software, LLC et al., (M.D.N.C. 2012): successfully defended copyright infringement, trademark infringement and trade secret misappropriation claims for defendant. Obtained dismissal.
Out of the Box Developers, LLC d/b/a OTB Consulting v. LOGICBit, Corp., Francisco A. Rivera, and The Doan Law Firm, LLP, 2010-CVS-8327 (N.C. Business Court 2010): represented defendants Frank Rivera and LOGICBit Corp. in misappropriation of trade secrets case, confidential settlement.
eGeneral Medical Inc. v. Berktree, LLC & Chase Edward Beach, 2009-CVS-7432 (N.C. Business Court 2010): represented defendants in misappropriation of trade secrets case; case dismissed.
Castle Branch Inc. v. Jerry F. Reutlinger; 2008-CVS-690 (N.C. Business Court 2010): represented defendant in misappropriation of trade secrets case; confidential settlement after motion for summary judgment.
TMS Field Services, Inc. v. Utility Maintenance, Inc. and Christopher P. Bollin, 2007-CVS-453 (Sampson County Superior Court 2009): represented defendants in misappropriation of trade secrets case; confidential settlement.
JKL, Inc. v. Cooper et al., No. 4:2003-CV-00082 (E.D.N.C. 2004): represented plaintiff in copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and conspiracy action against former employee; confidential settlement.
