David Pardue, Parker Poe

Overview:

A thought leader on trade secrets, David Pardue is a partner at Parker Poe and a seasoned IP litigator. He has secured notable victories for both plaintiffs and defendants in trade secrets suits, and with his shrewd legal acumen Pardue has assisted clients ranging from small family businesses to global conglomerates.

Notable cases Pardue has been involved in include federal litigation for LendSure Mortgage involving the Georgia Trade Secrets Act and Defend Trade Secrets Act. The ruling helped clarify the standard a plaintiff must meet in claiming misappropriation of trade secrets. Pardue and Atlanta associate Brian Stoltz represented LendSure in the case.

In May 2024, Pardue was elected to the Board of Directors for the US Intellectual Property Alliance, and is frequently called upon to share his expertise on trade secrets at industry events and in publications.