Edward M. Goldberg, M.D., Cross-Appellant v. Medtronic, Inc., Cross-Appellee

FAIRCHILD, Senior Circuit Judge.

The plaintiff’s complaint alleged a misappropriation of proprietary information through the breach of an implied obligation of confidence 1 and patent infringement. Judgment, separately entered, dismissing the infringement claim, 2 was affirmed on an earlier appeal. Goldberg v. Medtronic, Inc., 654 F.2d 727 (7th Cir. 1981). Defendant Medtronic appeals from a judgment finding it liable for misappropriation of confidential information. Plaintiff Goldberg cross-appeals insofar as the judgment limited the relief granted.

I. Background and Facts

The facts of this…