Schoenhaus v. Genesco, Inc.

OPINION

POLLAK, District Judge.

Plaintiffs Harold Schoenhaus and Richard M. Jay have filed suit against Genes-co and Johnston & Murphy (collectively referred to as “Genesco”). 1 Count I claims infringement of plaintiffs’ patent for an orthotic device designed to prevent hyperpronation of the foot; Count II alleges misappropriation of trade secrets; Count III alleges conversion; and Count IV alleges unjust enrichment. Taken collectively, Counts II, III, and IV charge misappropriation, and impermissible exploitation, of the trade secrets allegedly embodied in plaintiffs’ patent.

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