This father vs. son copyright/trade secret/employment lawsuit results from the son’s desire to create a new business in competition with the father’s business. Along the way, the son (previously employed by the father’s company) has allegedly taken intellectual property, trade secrets and employees from the father’s company, all in violation of existing Confidentiality/Nondisclosure agreements and Employee policies.

Business Transitions, LLC et al v. Erik Pahlow et al

Court Case Number: 3:13-cv-02168-ST
File Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Plaintiff: Business Transitions, LLC, FP Transitions, LLC
Plaintiff Counsel: David P. Rossmiller of Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP
Defendant: Erik Pahlow, Salena Santibanez, Resource Group, LLC, David Grau, Jr.
Cause: Copyright Infringement, Oregon Trade Secret Misappropriation, Breach of Contract, Unlawful Trade Practices, Intentional Interference With Contract or Prospective Business Advantage, Permanent Injunction
Court: District of Oregon
Judge: Magistrate Judge Janice M. Stewart