IRVINE, Calif., February 19, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens delivered a complete win for Veros Credit and two of its employees in a trade-secret misappropriation case brought by United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC).
In January 2025, UACC brought a complaint against Veros Credit, a competitor in the auto lending space, and two of Veros Credit’s employees, alleging misappropriation of UACC’s trade secrets and several other claims. At the outset, Knobbe Martens obtained dismissal with prejudice of one claim. On February 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted Knobbe Martens’ motion for summary judgment on behalf of Veros Credit and the two employees named in the complaint on all remaining claims, resulting in a full defense victory. A trial in the case had been scheduled to start on March 3.
A copy of the decision may be found here.
The Knobbe Martens team advising Veros Credit included firmwide Litigation Practice Chair Sheila Swaroop, partner Mark Lezama, and associate Nicholas Belair.
This success follows on Knobbe Martens’ win in a trade secret and patent infringement case on behalf of x-ray technology pioneer Sigray last fall. Learn more about that success here.
About Knobbe Martens’ Trade Secret Practice
In a time of rapid employee mobility, Knobbe Martens helps companies protect valuable trade secrets. Our team advises clients on safeguarding critical assets such as product designs, business strategies, client information, and proprietary software through comprehensive, cost‑effective intellectual property strategies. We have extensive experience successfully litigating trade secret matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, while also counseling clients on best practices, policies, and agreements designed to preserve confidentiality and competitive advantage.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens protects the ideas that drive innovation and propel our world forward. As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on us to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers and technology specialists collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups and emerging companies at every stage. Discover more at www.knobbe.com.
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