From complaints, some of which have been dismissed or settled, detailing the alleged theft or misappropriation of trade secrets since 2009.

A grading method measuring the “eye appeal” of collectible coins, allegedly stolen from a private collector by three professional coin-grading companies.

A baking process that makes a crunchy layer on top of a creamy layer in reheated refrigerated food, allegedly stolen from Reser’s Fine Foods by Bob Evans Farms.

The concept for the “Zen den” at Starwood Hotels, allegedly stolen by Hilton Hotels.

The idea for a drumming stunt called the Tommy Lee Loop Coaster, allegedly stolen from Stages…