His practice spans intellectual property and technology-driven conflicts, as well as high-stakes litigation between major energy companies. Known for his assertive and pragmatic approach, Varant draws on his experience at both an Am Law 200 firm and a regional firm with a substantial trial docket.
Re-Broadcast: December 12, 2024
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Trade secret litigation has seen steady growth in recent years, driven by the passage of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the shifts in workplace practices brought on by the pandemic. Litigators must now be well-versed in both federal and state trade secret laws, particularly regarding the evidence needed to establish liability and damages.
This presentation will explore the three critical elements in every trade secret case:
i) Proving the existence of a trade secret
ii) Proving misappropriation
iii) Establishing a defensible damages model
Attendees will also gain insights into practical evidentiary challenges that frequently arise in trade secret litigation.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
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Date / Time: December 12, 2024
Closed-captioning available
Varant Yegparian | Hicks Johnson PLLC
Varant is an accomplished trial lawyer highly skilled in litigating a variety of commercial disputes. His practice spans intellectual property and technology-driven conflicts, as well as high-stakes litigation between major energy companies. Known for his assertive and pragmatic approach, Varant draws on his experience at both an Am Law 200 firm and a regional firm with a substantial trial docket. Whether prosecuting claims or mounting defenses, he is a relentless advocate prepared to see cases through trial. Varant’s track record of delivering exceptional results includes victories in the tech sector and for multinational energy companies.
Notable successes include arbitrating and securing seven- figure awards for medical start-ups, obtaining early dismissal of trade secret theft and unfair competition claims for a cloud computing AI company, and winning a full dismissal after a week-long arbitration in a case involving the billing technology of a global telecommunications giant.
Varant thrives in the courtroom, excelling in witness examinations, jury addresses, and arguments before courts and arbitral panels. His strategic focus on presenting the most compelling case for trial consistently delivers maximum value for his clients.
Technology:
Energy:
Partnership and Organizational Disputes:
I. Key evidence for establishing liability in trade secret cases | 2:00pm – 2:30pm
II. Legal considerations for developing damage models and strategies to address them | 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm
III. Practical evidentiary issues specific to trade secret litigation | 3:10pm – 3:40pm