A person whose trade secret has been stolen or used may file a petition seeking injunctive relief to restrain or enjoin the use of the trade secret. Although a company may be entitled to seek relief from a court against those who take information that does not amount to a trade secret (e.g.A quick guide to amplifying recovery, or risk, in Massachusetts Trade Secret Misappropriation Cases. New Massachusetts laws govern the protection of trade secrets and the enforceability of noncompete agreements. The laws are effective Oct. Under both New York and Massachusetts law, the plaintiff in a trade secret action can seek both preliminary and permanent injunctive relief. It provides private parties a right to seek damages and injunctive relief. Obtained preliminary injunction on behalf of mortgage lender in employee raiding and trade secrets case.