In Rusty’s Weigh Scales v. North Texas Scales, the plaintiff alleged that NTS misappropriated trade secrets when it repaired industrial weighing scales originally sold and programmed by the plaintiff. Hankinson Levinger was hired to represent NTS after the trial court initially rendered judgment for the plaintiff. Deborah Hankinson successfully persuaded the trial court to withdraw the first judgment and render judgment that the plaintiff take nothing. Hankinson, along with Ryan Clinton, briefed the case on appeal to the El Paso Court of Appeals, with Clinton arguing the case. After briefing and argument, the court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment in favor of NTS, concluding that the plaintiff provided insufficient evidence to support any damages award. Rusty’s Weigh Scales v. North Texas Scales, 314 S.W.3d 105 (Tex.App.—El Paso 2010, no pet.).
Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Intellectual Property
