litigation
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
Pegasystems appeals $2B+ Appian trade secrets verdict, argues legal errors
PEGASYSTEMS INC
- Filed appeal brief with Virginia Court of Appeals challenging jury verdict and $2B+ damages.
- Argues Appian's claimed trade secrets were not secret, as features were widely demonstrated without confidentiality.
- Trial court excluded evidence that Pega had similar features before 2012, says appeal.
- Claims court improperly shifted burden to Pega to prove revenue was not caused by misappropriation.
- Written briefs due within 90 days; oral arguments expected summer 2023; further appeal possible.