Daniel JoshuaSalinas
Associate
Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud and Non-Competes
jsalinas@seyfarth.com
More About Daniel
Joshua represents clients in complex commercial disputes involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants, unfair competition, contract, and intellectual property claims in both state and federal court. His experience includes the prosecution and defense of trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and patent infringement claims.
Joshua has extensive experience in trial preparation, discovery, and law and motion. He also advises clients on noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements, protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and litigation avoidance strategies.
Joshua is also an author of the firm’s trade secret blog, www.tradesecretslaw.com.
Joshua has extensive experience in trial preparation, discovery, and law and motion. He also advises clients on noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements, protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and litigation avoidance strategies.
Joshua is also an author of the firm’s trade secret blog, www.tradesecretslaw.com.
- JD, California Western School of Law
Honors Concentration in Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, and Technology Regulation Academic Achievement Award: Trial Advocacy, Trial Motions, and Negotiation
Pro Bono Honor Society
Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition: Super Regional Champions, Final Round Top Oralist - BA, University of San Diego
Minors in Biology and Chemistry
- California
- US District Court, Central District of California
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- Recognized as a Rising Star for Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) in The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2021-2024)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) in The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2021)
- The State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section, Business Law Section, Trade Secret Subsection, Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- ITechLaw Association
- Chapter Author, "Trade Secret Litigation and Protection: A Practice Guide to the DTSA and the CUTSA," The Intellectual Property Section California Lawyers Association (April 2022)
- Co-Author, "Avoiding California’s Consumer Law Pitfalls Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law for 2019 & 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law in 2018/2019," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2019)
- Authored a chapter in the 2019 update of Data Security and Privacy Law book
- Co-Author, "That’s The Last Straw: California Places New Restrictions on Restaurants," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Subscription Services, Beware," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 25, 2018)
- Co-Author, "FDA Menu Labeling Rules to Unfreeze," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Top Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2017 and What We Expect in 2018," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 2, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Non-Compete Agreements," California Lawyer (May 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Hold That Order! FDA Freezes Menu Labeling Rules Until 2018,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Last Minute Challenge to FDA Menu Labeling Rules,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Top Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2016,” Global Banking & Finance Review (February 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Top Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2016,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2017)
- Co-Author, California’s Auto Subscription Law Leads to Wave of California Consumer Class Actions,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 3, 2015)
- Co-Author, "FDA Delays Calorie Disclosure and Menu Labeling Compliance for One Year," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 6, 2015)
- Co-Author, "New Sweeping Calorie and Nutrition Labeling Requirements for Restaurants," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2015)
- Co-Author, "2014 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Year in Review," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Trade Secrets Group Creates Resource To Track Latest Updates on Proposed Federal Trade Secrets Legislation," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2014)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Retailers, Limiting Scope of California UDAP Statutes," Retail Detail, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2013," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Highlighting Significant Business Litigation Decisions from the Third Quarter of 2013," California Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Highlighting Significant California Business Decisions from the Second Quarter of 2013," California Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Denies Class Certification In California Call Monitoring Case,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 19, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Highlighting Significant Business Litigation Decisions from the First Quarter of 2013,” California Business Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 5, 2013)
- Co-Author, “United States Announces Multifaceted Plan To Combat Trade Secret Theft At Home And Abroad,”Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2013)
- Co-Author, “New California Supreme Court Decision Will Make it More Difficult to Enforce Integrated Written Contracts,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Top 10 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2012,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2013)
- Co-Author, “New Law Protecting Personal Social Media Of California Employees and Students Adopted In California,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2012)
- Co-Author, “California Court Rules That Non-Competition Agreement Contained In Employment Agreement Is Unenforceable Against Former Seller Even Though It Was Executed In Connection With The Sales Of A Business,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 29, 2012)
- “Minnesota District Court Dismisses Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claim Brought Against Former Employee Based Upon Narrow Interpretation Of Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 21, 2010)
- “Keep Your Pot of Gold Hidden, Ohio Court Rules Information Posted Online Not Trade Secret,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 16, 2012)
- “Oregon Federal Court Permits Declaratory Relief Suit To Proceed In Race To Judgment Non-Compete Dispute,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (February 13, 2012)
- “Top 10 2011 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 17, 2012)
- “Does A Trade Secret Plaintiff Have To Disclose Its Trade Secrets Prior To The Commencement Of Discovery In California Federal Court?” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 13, 2012)
- “Department of Justice Takes Pro-Employer Stance On Amendments To Computer Fraud And Abuse Act: Employers Should Continue To Be Able To Hold Employees Liable For Violations Of Computer Usage Policies Under The Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (November 22, 2011)
- “Liability Under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act For Violating Computer Use Policies Gains Momentum In Ninth Circuit,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (October 6, 2011)
- “Employers' Obligation to Defend and Indemnify Rogue Employees In California?” Trade Secrets Law Blog (October 14, 2011)
- “Case Study: Bose v. Interclick,” Law360 (September 29, 2011)
- “New York Federal Court Dismisses Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claims For Defendant's Alleged Use Of ‘Supercookies’ And ‘History Sniffing’,“ Trade Secrets Law Blog (September 4, 2011)
- “Private Information Stored On Electronic Devices Subject To Search By Law Enforcement If Arrested In California,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 16, 2011)
- “Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Remains Viable Claim For Employers To Assert Against Employees Who Steal Company Data,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 2, 2011)
- “District Court Holds That Computer Forensic Investigation Costs Satisfy "Loss" Requirement of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (February 9, 2011)
- “Fitness Companies Spar Over Unauthorized Access Of Departing Employee's Personal E-mail Accounts,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 25, 2011)
- Terrence P. McGlynn, Daniel J. Salinas, Robert R. Dunn, Tana E. Wood, Deborah Lawrence, Deborah A. Clark (2007) Phosphorus Limits Tropical Rain Forest Litter Fauna, Biotropica 39:1, 50.
- Co-Presenter, "Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 24, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "2020 Year in Review: What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, and Computer Fraud Law," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "COVID-19-Related Consumer Class Action Developments and Trends in California ," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 27, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "2019 Year in Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, and Computer Fraud for 2020," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2020)
- "2018 Year in Review: What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 29, 2019)
- "2017 National Year In Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases/Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2018)
- "Trade Secret Protection: What Every Employer Needs to Know," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2017)
- “2016 National Year In Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases/Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law,” Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 2, 2017)
More About Daniel
Joshua represents clients in complex commercial disputes involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants, unfair competition, contract, and intellectual property claims in both state and federal court. His experience includes the prosecution and defense of trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and patent infringement claims.
Joshua has extensive experience in trial preparation, discovery, and law and motion. He also advises clients on noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements, protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and litigation avoidance strategies.
Joshua is also an author of the firm’s trade secret blog, www.tradesecretslaw.com.
Joshua has extensive experience in trial preparation, discovery, and law and motion. He also advises clients on noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements, protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and litigation avoidance strategies.
Joshua is also an author of the firm’s trade secret blog, www.tradesecretslaw.com.
- JD, California Western School of Law
Honors Concentration in Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, and Technology Regulation Academic Achievement Award: Trial Advocacy, Trial Motions, and Negotiation
Pro Bono Honor Society
Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition: Super Regional Champions, Final Round Top Oralist - BA, University of San Diego
Minors in Biology and Chemistry
- California
- US District Court, Central District of California
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Blog Post
Apr 8, 2024
Webinar Recap! Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality
-
Webinar Recording
Mar 27, 2024
Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality
-
Blog Post
Mar 5, 2024
Upcoming Webinar! Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality
-
Legal Update
Dec 19, 2023
2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings
- Recognized as a Rising Star for Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) in The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2021-2024)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) in The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2021)
- The State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Section, Business Law Section, Trade Secret Subsection, Employment Law Section
- American Bar Association
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- ITechLaw Association
- Chapter Author, "Trade Secret Litigation and Protection: A Practice Guide to the DTSA and the CUTSA," The Intellectual Property Section California Lawyers Association (April 2022)
- Co-Author, "Avoiding California’s Consumer Law Pitfalls Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law for 2019 & 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law in 2018/2019," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2019)
- Authored a chapter in the 2019 update of Data Security and Privacy Law book
- Co-Author, "That’s The Last Straw: California Places New Restrictions on Restaurants," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Subscription Services, Beware," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 25, 2018)
- Co-Author, "FDA Menu Labeling Rules to Unfreeze," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Top Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2017 and What We Expect in 2018," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 2, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Non-Compete Agreements," California Lawyer (May 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Hold That Order! FDA Freezes Menu Labeling Rules Until 2018,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Last Minute Challenge to FDA Menu Labeling Rules,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Top Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2016,” Global Banking & Finance Review (February 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Top Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2016,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2017)
- Co-Author, California’s Auto Subscription Law Leads to Wave of California Consumer Class Actions,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 3, 2015)
- Co-Author, "FDA Delays Calorie Disclosure and Menu Labeling Compliance for One Year," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 6, 2015)
- Co-Author, "New Sweeping Calorie and Nutrition Labeling Requirements for Restaurants," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2015)
- Co-Author, "2014 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Year in Review," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Trade Secrets Group Creates Resource To Track Latest Updates on Proposed Federal Trade Secrets Legislation," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2014)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Retailers, Limiting Scope of California UDAP Statutes," Retail Detail, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Top 10 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2013," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Highlighting Significant Business Litigation Decisions from the Third Quarter of 2013," California Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Highlighting Significant California Business Decisions from the Second Quarter of 2013," California Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Denies Class Certification In California Call Monitoring Case,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 19, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Highlighting Significant Business Litigation Decisions from the First Quarter of 2013,” California Business Litigation Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 5, 2013)
- Co-Author, “United States Announces Multifaceted Plan To Combat Trade Secret Theft At Home And Abroad,”Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2013)
- Co-Author, “New California Supreme Court Decision Will Make it More Difficult to Enforce Integrated Written Contracts,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2013)
- Co-Author, “Top 10 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law in 2012,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2013)
- Co-Author, “New Law Protecting Personal Social Media Of California Employees and Students Adopted In California,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2012)
- Co-Author, “California Court Rules That Non-Competition Agreement Contained In Employment Agreement Is Unenforceable Against Former Seller Even Though It Was Executed In Connection With The Sales Of A Business,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 29, 2012)
- “Minnesota District Court Dismisses Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claim Brought Against Former Employee Based Upon Narrow Interpretation Of Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 21, 2010)
- “Keep Your Pot of Gold Hidden, Ohio Court Rules Information Posted Online Not Trade Secret,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 16, 2012)
- “Oregon Federal Court Permits Declaratory Relief Suit To Proceed In Race To Judgment Non-Compete Dispute,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (February 13, 2012)
- “Top 10 2011 Developments/Headlines in Trade Secret, Computer Fraud, and Non-Compete Law,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 17, 2012)
- “Does A Trade Secret Plaintiff Have To Disclose Its Trade Secrets Prior To The Commencement Of Discovery In California Federal Court?” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 13, 2012)
- “Department of Justice Takes Pro-Employer Stance On Amendments To Computer Fraud And Abuse Act: Employers Should Continue To Be Able To Hold Employees Liable For Violations Of Computer Usage Policies Under The Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (November 22, 2011)
- “Liability Under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act For Violating Computer Use Policies Gains Momentum In Ninth Circuit,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (October 6, 2011)
- “Employers' Obligation to Defend and Indemnify Rogue Employees In California?” Trade Secrets Law Blog (October 14, 2011)
- “Case Study: Bose v. Interclick,” Law360 (September 29, 2011)
- “New York Federal Court Dismisses Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claims For Defendant's Alleged Use Of ‘Supercookies’ And ‘History Sniffing’,“ Trade Secrets Law Blog (September 4, 2011)
- “Private Information Stored On Electronic Devices Subject To Search By Law Enforcement If Arrested In California,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 16, 2011)
- “Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Remains Viable Claim For Employers To Assert Against Employees Who Steal Company Data,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (March 2, 2011)
- “District Court Holds That Computer Forensic Investigation Costs Satisfy "Loss" Requirement of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (February 9, 2011)
- “Fitness Companies Spar Over Unauthorized Access Of Departing Employee's Personal E-mail Accounts,” Trade Secrets Law Blog (January 25, 2011)
- Terrence P. McGlynn, Daniel J. Salinas, Robert R. Dunn, Tana E. Wood, Deborah Lawrence, Deborah A. Clark (2007) Phosphorus Limits Tropical Rain Forest Litter Fauna, Biotropica 39:1, 50.
- Co-Presenter, "Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 24, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "2020 Year in Review: What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, and Computer Fraud Law," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "COVID-19-Related Consumer Class Action Developments and Trends in California ," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 27, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "2019 Year in Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, and Computer Fraud for 2020," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2020)
- "2018 Year in Review: What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 29, 2019)
- "2017 National Year In Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases/Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2018)
- "Trade Secret Protection: What Every Employer Needs to Know," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2017)
- “2016 National Year In Review: What You Need to Know About the Recent Cases/Developments in Trade Secrets, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law,” Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 2, 2017)