Wil Rao Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Trade Secret Protection in the Auto Industry
09.29.26
The Bloomberg Law article “Lamborghini Case Reveals IP Hazards in Auto Racing” examines the ongoing trade secret dispute between Lamborghini and Prema Engineering, including the IP complexities that arise when automakers, racing teams, and engineering partners share confidential technology. In the interview, Wil Rao highlights a fundamental trade secret principle for companies and in-house counsel: protecting valuable confidential information requires vigilance and reasonable measures to control access. The Lamborghini case serves as an important reminder that even sophisticated organizations must continually evaluate and strengthen their trade secret protection practices.
Beyond the insights shared in the interview, Wil’s forthcoming chapter in Lexology’s In-Depth Trade Secrets 2026, for which he serves as editor, will provide corporate and in-house counsel with practical guidance on the key U.S. trade secret law issues brought into focus by the Lamborghini case.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4y2KnvK