Legal Opinion
Drill Parts & Service Co., Inc. v. Joy Mfg. Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided September 23, 1983No. 82-265PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a case of first impression. There are basically three major issues to be addressed: whether Alabama recognizes the trade secrets doctrine, the scope of the doctrine, and what is the appropriate standard of appellate review when a preliminary injunction has been issued which prohibits the use of a trade secret. We hold that Alabama does recognize the doctrine, and affirm.
The essential facts are as follows:
Robbins, Inc. began manufacturing rotary drilling equipment (the subject matter of the trade secret) in the early 1950's. In 1971, Joy Manufacturing Company (hereafter Joy) purchased…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Thornhill v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1940
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Stiffel Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Kewanee Oil Co. v. Bicron Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
- Compco Corp. v. Day-Brite Lighting, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Van Products Co. v. General Welding & Fabricating Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1965
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3Cited by23 opinions
- IMED Corp. v. Systems Engineering Assoc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1992
- Precision Air Parts, Inc. v. Avco CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1984
- Ex Parte Drill Parts & Service Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1991
- Allied Supply Co., Inc. v. BrownSupreme Court of Alabama · 1991
- Drill Parts and Service Co. v. Joy Mfg.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1993
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