Depending of the facts that are established at trial, a plaintiff may obtain the following relief:
- Disgorgement of Profits: Plaintiffs can recover profits realized by the defendant.
- Compensatory Damages: Plaintiffs can recover actual losses.
- Permanent Injunction: Plaintiffs can obtain a court order enjoining the defendant from engaging in particular conduct such as using the trade secrets or soliciting business from particular customers.
- Unjust Enrichment: A plaintiff can recover compensatory damages to the extent they are not included in the plaintiff's actual losses.
- Payment of Royalty: If the plaintiff is not able to prove actual damages or unjust enrichment resulting from the misappropriation of the trade secret, he or she may receive reasonable royalty payments that do not exceed the life of the trade secret.
- Punitive Damages: Plaintiffs can recover punitive damages to punish the defendant in cases where the misappropriation was willful and malicious. However, these damages cannot exceed twice the amount of the plaintiff's actual loss.
- Attorney Fees: Plaintiffs can recover attorney fees in cases where the misappropriation was willful and malicious. Defendants can recover attorney fees if the claim was brought in bad faith.
Contact Our California Injunction Attorneys
Contact our law firm online or call 213-891-0777 to schedule a free initial consultation. We are available to meet with you between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend consultations are available by appointment.
Se habla español
Fisher & Talwar
Professional Law Corporation
801 S. Grand Avenue, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-4613
Telephone: (213) 891-0777
Fax: (213) 891-0775
