Legal Opinion
Cataphote Corporation v. Cecil W. Hudson and Hudson Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 20, 1970No. 27947PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:
This is a trade secret case based on diversity jurisdiction. Cataphote sued Hudson and Hudson Industries, Inc. seeking to enjoin them from utilizing designs, techniques and equipment the knowledge of which allegedly was acquired by Hudson while employed by Cataphote. The District Court, sitting without a jury, found for the defendants. We vacate the judgment and remand for new findings of fact and conclusions of law.’
Cataphote is engaged in the manufacture of glass beads of microscopic size. Hudson is a skilled mechanic with inventive talent and a native ability to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Rex Chainbelt, Inc. v. General Kinematics Corporation, and Albert MusschootCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1966
- Bolt Associates, Inc. v. Alpine Geophysical Associates, Inc. And Walter C. BeckmannCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1966
- Donahoe v. TATUM, DBA PERSONNEL SERV.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1961
- Sivley v. CramerMississippi Supreme Court · 1913
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3Cited by31 opinions
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- Anaconda Co. v. Metric Tool & Die Co.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1980
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