Using recent and current cases as a guide for the discussion, session leaders will go through the ins and outs of proving DI based on recent case law. Attendees will be broken up into smaller groups to foster an active discussion on the most current, debatable issues.

• Economic v. technical prong issues
• When to prove the connection between economic expenses and IP at stake
• Proving DI in trade secret cases v. patent cases: Proving actual economic injury
• When to bring in an economic expert to prove DI and to help prove injury
• Understanding what types of proof are necessary to prove DI