From departure forensics to injunction hearings—prepare exhibits for trade secret misappropriation cases.
Stamp and organize trade secret exhibits for DTSA claims, misappropriation cases, and employee departure litigation. Protect confidential markings.
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TRO hearing is in 5 days
Forensic analysis shows extensive copying
New employer refuses to produce documents
Damages expert needs organized exhibits
ExhibitPrep helps IP teams rapidly organize evidence for emergency injunctive relief.
Case Types We Handle
Employee Departure Cases
- Employment agreements
- Departure forensics
- Access logs
- Competitive activity evidence
Typical volume: 150-400+ exhibits
Corporate Espionage
- Trade secret identification
- Misappropriation evidence
- Competitive harm analysis
- Injunction materials
Typical volume: 200-600+ exhibits
DTSA Federal Claims
- Reasonable measures evidence
- Value documentation
- Use/disclosure evidence
- Damages calculations
Typical volume: 100-350 exhibits
Computer Fraud (CFAA)
- Access authorization records
- System logs
- Forensic images
- Damage assessments
Typical volume: 100-300 exhibits
Your Workflow: 4 Simple Steps
Upload Forensic Evidence
Import computer forensic reports, access logs, and departure documentation.
Pro tip: For TRO hearings, focus on the most compelling evidence of misappropriation.
Organize Trade Secret Proof
Arrange evidence to prove each element of your DTSA claim.
Pro tip: Group by: (1) existence, (2) reasonable measures, (3) misappropriation, (4) damages.
Apply Confidential Stamps
Use protective order designations along with exhibit numbers.
Pro tip: Trade secret exhibits often require "CONFIDENTIAL" or "HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL" stamps.
Export for Hearing
Create organized exhibits for TRO/preliminary injunction and trial.
Pro tip: Prepare separate witness binders with only exhibits each witness will discuss.
Your exhibits, ready in minutes.
Documents We Handle
Employment Materials
Agreements, restrictive covenants, and departure documentation
Forensic Evidence
Computer forensics, access logs, and file transfer records
Trade Secret ID
Secret identification, reasonable measures, and valuation evidence
Competitive Harm
Market impact, customer diversion, and damages analysis
What Trade Secrets Exhibit Prep Actually Costs
| Approach | Software Cost | Time per Case | Labor Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Preparation | — | 4-6 hours | $300-450 |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | $240/year | 2-3 hours | $150-225 |
| ExhibitPrep | $14.99 day pass | 25 minutes | $31 |
Save $300+ on every case.
More time for case strategy, less time on document formatting.
Professional Exhibit Organization Matters
Judges, arbitrators, and opposing counsel notice when exhibits are well-organized. It signals thorough case preparation and makes your evidence easier to follow during proceedings.
- Clear organization demonstrates case preparedness
- Easy navigation helps decision-makers find key evidence
- Professional presentation supports credibility
100% Local Processing
ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in your browser. Your trade secrets case files never leave your computer or get uploaded to any external server.
- Privileged documents stay on your device
- Client confidentiality maintained
- No data retention or cloud storage
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Questions About Trade Secrets Litigation Exhibits
How do I organize exhibits for a trade secret TRO hearing within 5-7 days of discovery?
TRO hearings under 18 U.S.C. § 1836(b)(1) require focused exhibits proving imminent irreparable harm. Organize 30-50 critical exhibits: (1) forensic evidence of copying (computer logs showing 10,000+ files downloaded, USB activity, email forwards numbered Ex. 1-15), (2) employment agreements with restrictive covenants (Ex. 16-20), (3) trade secret identification (Ex. 21-30), and (4) evidence of competitive use (Ex. 31-50). Federal judges allocate 30-90 minutes for TRO evidentiary hearings—tight, persuasive exhibits are essential for obtaining immediate relief.
Can trade secret counsel add "CONFIDENTIAL" or "ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY" designations to exhibits?
Yes. Configure stamp templates to include protective order designations mandated by the court's confidentiality order under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c). Standard designations include "CONFIDENTIAL" for sensitive business information, "HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY" for trade secrets per typical protective orders, and "SOURCE CODE - ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY" for software claims. Include the designation alongside exhibit numbers (e.g., "Plaintiff Exhibit 12 - ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY") ensuring proper handling under court orders that may impose $10,000+ sanctions for improper disclosure.
How should IP counsel organize computer forensic examiner reports in departure cases?
Forensic reports in employee departure cases contain 100-300 pages of technical analysis. Upload the complete report as Exhibit A, then create separate exhibits for key evidence: (1) file access timeline showing downloads in final 2 weeks of employment (Ex. B), (2) screenshots of copied confidential files (Ex. C), (3) USB device connection logs (Ex. D), (4) email forwarding to personal accounts (Ex. E), and (5) cloud storage uploads (Ex. F). Separate exhibits allow efficient witness examination—you reference specific evidence during testimony without reading the entire forensic report to the jury.
What exhibits prove "reasonable measures" under the Defend Trade Secrets Act?
The Defend Trade Secrets Act requires proof of reasonable measures to maintain secrecy per 18 U.S.C. § 1836(b)(1). Create dedicated exhibit group showing: (1) confidentiality policies and NDAs signed by employees (Ex. 50-60), (2) physical security (badge access logs, visitor sign-in sheets, Ex. 61-70), (3) digital security (password policies, access restrictions, Ex. 71-80), (4) employee training records (annual confidentiality training, departure checklists, Ex. 81-90), and (5) marking of confidential documents (Ex. 91-100). Courts dismiss DTSA claims lacking reasonable measures evidence—comprehensive documentation is critical.
Does ExhibitPrep maintain security for the actual trade secrets and forensic evidence?
Critical for trade secret cases. All processing occurs locally in your browser using client-side PDF manipulation with zero external data transmission per W3C File API standards. The actual trade secret information (formulas, source code, customer lists, manufacturing processes), computer forensic evidence, and proprietary business intelligence never upload to external servers or leave your computer. No data transmission occurs beyond downloading your stamped PDFs. This maintains trade secret protection under 18 U.S.C. § 1836—if secrets are disclosed to third parties, they lose protected status.
Can IP teams prepare organized exhibits for trade secret damages expert depositions?
Yes. Trade secret damages experts under DTSA and UTSA typically rely on 75-150 documents for opinions calculating: (1) unjust enrichment (defendant sales, profit margins, Ex. 1-30), (2) actual loss (lost sales, diminished market position, Ex. 31-60), (3) reasonable royalty (industry licensing rates, comparable agreements, Ex. 61-90), or (4) willful and malicious misappropriation allowing treble damages under 18 U.S.C. § 1836(b)(3)(C). Organize expert file exhibits matching expert report citations, creating deposition binders with tabbed sections for efficient examination of economic analyses spanning 12-36 months of alleged misappropriation.
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