Blog Post: Tracking Trends in Trade Secret Litigation

Trade secret misappropriation filings reached new highs in federal district courts in 2025, underscoring a sustained increase in enforcement activity. Claimants filed more than 1,500 such lawsuits in 2025, with recent cases shaped by shifting business practices, increased employee mobility, and the lasting impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. The newly released Lex Machina 2026 Trade Secret Litigation Report takes a close look at how these forces are reshaping trade secret litigation and what they mean for companies and counsel navigating allegations of misappropriation in the modern age.