In a recent MLex article on The Sedona Conference’s model jury instructions for federal litigation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), Knobbe Martens partner Sheila Swaroop shared insights on how the new guidance may shape litigation strategy and case framing for plaintiffs and defendants in trade secret disputes.
Swaroop, chair of Knobbe Martens’ Litigation practice, noted that the model jury instructions include both plaintiff-friendly and defendant-friendly provisions. She also explained that certain issues, particularly trade secret specificity, would generally be addressed before trial.
Swaroop said the model DTSA instructions provide a source for parties to cite to and use in pretrial proceedings.
Read Ms. Swaroop’s full comments in the MLex article, “New DTSA Jury Instructions Aim to Bring Order to Growing Trade Secret Docket” [subscription required].
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