UTSA Bad Faith

Another Frivolous Trade Secret Case: Court Finds Bad Faith in Cypress v. Maxim

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and Maxim Integrated Products are two big Silicon Valley tech companies, both with an interest in touchscreen technologies. In February 2011, Maxim engaged a recruiter named Zion Mushel to help the company fill some positions with employees who had experience with touchscreen. Mushel solicited several such Cypress employees, some of whom Maxim … Continue reading →