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Monday, May 11, 2009

Skycam and Actioncam Battle Over Trade Secrets

Aerial camera maker Skycam filed a lawsuit against competitor Actioncam in the United States District Court in Los Angeles. T

The lawsuit alleges that Actioncam infringed on Skycam’s copyrights and misappropriated trade secrets. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that former Skycam chief engineer, Patrick J. Bennett, left the company to found Actioncam. After founding Actioncam, Bennett used the technical and client information he learned from his time at Skycam, in violation of confidentiality agreements. This allowed Actioncam to release the next generation aerial camera in advance of Skycam, resulting in monetary damages to Skycam.

Bennett defends the suit by stating that “It’s clear that we have developed a brand-new, next-generation system from the ground up, and I haven’t used any of the information they claim I used.”

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Starwood Files Trade Secrets Suit Against Hilton

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Starwood Hotels has filed a lawsuit against Hilton Hotels alleging that Hilton stole trade secrets to advance its launch of a luxury chain to rival Starwoods.

Specifically, the suit alleges that Hilton stole more than 100,000 files containing trade secrets on Starwood’s own luxury chains, St. Regis, W Hotels, and Luxury Collection.

Hilton has responded by saying that the lawsuit “is without merit an will vigorously defend itself.” In addition, Hilton is planning on continuing to proceed with its plans.

The lawsuit has named Hilton, as well as two former Starwood who now work at Hilton as the defendants in the case.

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Hose Manufacturer Wins $242,000 In Trade Secret Lawsuit

Berg-Nelson, a Long Beach company, has won a $242,000 against Advanced Sealing and Supply Co. The lawsuit alleged that Advanced Sealing had stolen trade secrets relating to a fuel injection hose manufactured by both companies.

According to the lawsuit, the company’s hose was specifically designed and made for special units at a Chevron refinery. The suit alleges that employees at the Chevron refinery provided the hose to Advanced Sealing so they could mimic the design. This allowed Advanced Sealing to design the product without having to go through the time and expense of developing it on its own.

Chevron was originally included in the lawsuit, but settled prior to trial.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

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Friday, August 8, 2008