Uncovering Theft of Trade Secrets: Leveraging forensic investigations for robust IP protection

Sharre Lotfollahi | Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Sharre Lotfollahi is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis’ Intellectual Property Litigation Group and focuses on disputes involving trade secret, patent, trademark, and copyright, including licensing disputes regarding intellectual property. She has represented clients in disputes involving various areas of technology, including semiconductor manufacturing, microprocessor design, athlete tracking, online ad creation and customer service software, and medical devices and implants.

Sharre has been a member of 11 trial teams, including serving as a first-chair on two trials. At trial, Sharre has conducted direct and cross-examinations of fact and expert witnesses, including preparing witnesses on jury-related performance. She has argued numerous motions, including at trial, and managed numerous other trial activities. She successfully led a trial team on behalf of low income tenants against slumlords in South Los Angeles.

Sharre also advises clients on matters before the Patent and Trademark Office, contractual and licensing issues, and commercial legal strategy.

Sarah Mikosz | Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Sarah Mikosz is an intellectual property litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, with a primary focus on patent and trade secret disputes, including forensic investigations.

I. Basics of trade secret misappropriation | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Conducting forensic investigations in trade secrets cases | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Navigating privilege issues around forensic investigations | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Using forensic evidence to prove misappropriation at trial | 3:40pm – 4:10pm