Avery Dennison Corporation v. Finkle, No. Cv01 0757706 (Feb. 1, 2002)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

The plaintiff, Avery Dennison Corporation, is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in California. The plaintiff is a manufacturer and distributer of office products and writing instruments, including high-lighters and pens. On September 17, 2001, the plaintiff brought this action against the defendants, Donald Finkle and Bic Corporation. Donald Finkle was employed by Avery Dennison as director of product development and engineering1 from January 29, 1998 until he resigned…