Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented Eastern Washington apple wax producer against claims of trade secret misappropriation and breach of previous injunction brought by Indian conglomerate arising out of client’s new wax formulation. After a bench trial in Yakima County Superior Court, court agreed with client that there were no trade secrets to protect, dissolved previous injunction and awarded client its attorneys fees. As stated in the trial court’s decision awarding fees, “Mr. Esler has demonstrated expertise in trade secret litigation . . .”
Represented local manufacturer in pursuing claims of patent infringement and trade secret theft against large multi-national corporation involving chemical process technology. Case resolved with confidential settlement after we defeated numerous motions for summary judgment.
Represented departed executive accused of breaching noncompete and misappropriating trade secrets. Case settled on a confidential basis.
Represented building materials manufacturer in pursuing claims of breach of noncompete and trade secret misappropriation against departing employees. After obtaining injunctive relief, case settled.
Represented local manufacturer in pursuing patent infringement claims regarding light-emitting diode technology against the federal government in the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1498.
Represented fishing equipment manufacturer in defending against claims of design patent infringement.
Represented and advised numerous government contractors and bidders on how to best position themselves to protect their confidential information from disclosure by the government.
Represented and advised numerous private companies on how to preserve and protect their trade secrets.
Conducted independent investigation into allegations of discrimination against supervisors and leadership of institution of higher education.