Research: News stories and court cases are great sources, but there are always questions left unanswered. To do a deeper dive, there have been a couple of misappropriation of trade secrets cases in the Philadelphia area over the last few years that I want to explore.

Resources: Links and articles worth a read.

Pictures: The keys and ornate chest were photographed by me in Austria, likely in Graz. The engineering of the lock mechanisms on display was amazing. The combination of engineering with an artistic flair is sadly lacking in modern times.