Serving Central Ohio Since 1983

Aggressive Trade Secret Litigation Lawyers In Columbus

Last updated on April 14, 2025

When the trade secrets of your central Ohio business become compromised, the future of your enterprise hangs in the balance. This situation demands the intervention of attorneys who grasp the technical components of intellectual property.

For 40 years, Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd., has guided Columbus-area businesses through trade secret disputes with resourceful and determined legal representation. Our Dublin-based team serves businesses throughout central Ohio. We combine courtroom strength with strategic negotiation skills to safeguard your most valuable business assets. Call 888-401-2692 or connect through our online contact form to discuss your situation.

What Is Trade Secret Litigation?

Trade secret litigation involves legal disputes when confidential business information has been wrongfully disclosed. When this information is improperly accessed, litigation becomes necessary to stop further damage and recover losses.

Common Types Of Trade Secret Disputes

Our Dublin attorneys regularly handle various forms of trade secret litigation, including:

  • Employee departures and noncompete violations: Occur when former employees take confidential information to competitors or start competing businesses using your proprietary knowledge
  • Business relationship breakdowns: Disputes arising when joint ventures or vendor relationships end with one party misusing shared confidential information
  • Data breaches and theft: Cases involving electronic theft or unauthorized access to secure business information
  • Industrial espionage: Deliberate corporate spying to gain access to proprietary information through deception

Our attorneys recognize the warning signs of trade secret misappropriation and can move decisively to protect your interests.

Why Partner With Us For Trade Secret Matters

Trade secret litigation demands a unique blend of business acumen and litigation skills. Many business owners underestimate the complexity of these cases, which often involve:

  • Establishing that the information truly qualifies as a trade secret
  • Demonstrating reasonable steps were taken to maintain confidentiality
  • Proving actual or threatened misappropriation occurred
  • Calculating the economic harm resulting from the disclosure

As recognized in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur magazines, our lawyers have secured some of the highest-dollar plaintiff verdicts in central Ohio.

Protect The Future Of Your Business

Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd., serves the entire Columbus region with strategic, results-driven representation. Contact us at 888-401-2692 to arrange a consultation about your trade secret concerns.