IP Law Daily, TRADE SECRETS—8th Cir.: Seed supplier’s trade secret verdict upheld, but attorney fee award vacated, (Nov 10, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Baker & Donelson | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Organizations Mentioned:Wilbur-Ellis Co., LLC
By Saurabh Kashyap, B.A., M.A., LL.B., LL.M.
A former sales representative’s use of confidential customer information supported the damages award, but the district court failed to consider the supplier’s limited monetary recovery when calculating attorney fees.