Protective order entered under FRCP 26(c)(1) for trade secrets and confidential information.

Confidential/Highly Confidential designation requires good faith belief based on reasonable inquiry.

Confidential/Highly Confidential documents must be clearly marked on their face.

Deposition testimony must be designated as Confidential/Highly Confidential on record or within 14 days of transcript receipt.

Confidential/Highly Confidential designations can be withdrawn by written notice to all parties.

Disputed confidentiality designations must be resolved through meet-and-confer; producer bears burden of proof.

Recipient must promptly notify producer when receiving compulsory process for confidential information.

No document may be filed under seal without prior court permission.

Party must notify producer 5 business days before filing document containing confidential information.

Sealed documents must include cover sheet with case caption, title, order date, and attorney signature.

Photocopies may be used as originals; actual originals must be available within 10 days of written request.

Protective order obligations survive case conclusion.

Expert/consultant must acknowledge receipt of confidential information under protective order.

Expert/consultant must agree to use confidential information only for this case and return it.