Archive · 28 May 2025
Court Orders Infosys, Cognizant to Discuss Trade Secret Dispute
Two big tech companies, Infosys and Cognizant, are fighting over a software.
Cognizant says Infosys stole its ideas.
A judge wants them to talk it over instead of going to a long court battle.
The judge wants to see some important papers too.
Infosys says the former CEO of Infosys, now the Cognizant CEO, knows a lot and could provide important evidence.
Cognizant thinks Infosys is being difficult and not sharing the right documents.
The judge wants them to try and work it out and not drag it into the courtroom.
US court orders Infosys and Cognizant to resolve disputes over discovery matters informally.
The court encourages the companies to confer and seek an informal telephone conference if needed.
The litigation stems from Cognizant's accusation of Infosys stealing trade secrets.
Infosys filed an antitrust suit, alleging Cognizant is abusing its monopoly power.
The court considers documents related to Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S to be relevant.
- Who
- Infosys and Cognizant
- What
- Court directs Infosys and Cognizant to resolve disputes informally.
- When
- May 23 (order date), August 2024 (Cognizant initiated litigation)
- Where
- US Court
- Why
- To resolve pretrial discovery disagreements in trade secret case.
Infosys
Cognizant
Discovery Obstruction
Infosys
Infosys argues that Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S must not be shielded from the discovery process, citing his potential relevance.
Cognizant
Cognizant welcomes the court's involvement and accuses Infosys of obstructing discovery by withholding documents.
- Companies Involved
- Infosys, Cognizant
- Subject
- Trade Secrets Misappropriation
- Software Involved
- Cognizant TriZetto Software Group
- Court's Recommendation
- Informal resolution of discovery disagreements
- Cognizant's Lawsuit Initiation
- August 2024
