The Post Office v. Portec, Inc., a Delaware Corporation

McKAY, Circuit Judge.

This case involves a challenge to a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in a misappropriation of trade secrets ease.

I. Facts

The Post Office, a United Kingdom corporation that delivers mail throughout the U.K., developed a unique package-handling chute in the 1970’s. The Post Office licensed others to manufacture the chutes under the trademark Safeglide®. Portee, Inc. negotiated with the Post Office for a license to manufacture and sell Safeglide® chutes in the United States. The negotiations, however, failed to produce an agreement. During the negotiations, Portee learned…