The attorneys at Willoughby, Stuart and Bening in San Jose, California, represent clients in cases of intellectual property and trade secret disputes
50 West San Fernando
Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95113

 

Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets

The high-tech world’s ultra-competitive spirit can lead to unfair dealings in the area of technology and intellectual property (IP). With businesses trying to scoop information from rival companies to maintain market share, unsavory measures are sometimes taken -- and a proper legal defense is the only way to protect yourself from IP and trade secret disputes.

Willoughby, Stuart & Bening represents both individuals and medium- and large-sized businesses involved in IP/trade secret matters in high-tech and big business fields. Willoughby, Stuart & Bening's deep trial experience provides clients with council and knowledge seldom matched in the Bay Area. For claims regarding both software and hardware, Willoughby, Stuart & Bening's track record of prosecuting and defending sophisticated claims in situations such as:

  • Divulging critical confidential information during employment
  • Misappropriating trade secrets following termination from a company
  • Companies attempting to retrieve trade secrets from competitor employees
  • Disputes over IP ownership

Willoughby, Stuart & Bening's problem-solving approach takes an objective look at the violation in question and the parties involved. In an effort to efficiently reach solutions, Willoughby, Stuart & Bening utilizes a variety of practical resolution options, including the use of licenses and allocation of royalties.

When necessary,Willoughby, Stuart & Bening will pursue full litigation for IP and trade secret disputes. Willoughby, Stuart & Bening is one of the Bay Area's leaders in IP/trade secret trial experience and brings a knowledge and credibility rarely found in the courtroom for these types of disputes. Through an aggressive and effective approach, Willoughby, Stuart & Bening achieves resolution for their clients -- whether it's in or out of court.

Meet our Attorneys who handle Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Cases:

Bradley A. Bening

Cynthia N. Oshiro

Bruce D. MacLeod