August 27, 2024 at 11:56AM
Cognizant’s subsidiary, TriZetto, filed a lawsuit against Infosys, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and engaging in anticompetitive behavior. TriZetto claims that Infosys unlawfully accessed and misused its confidential information, breaching seven Non-Disclosure and Access Agreements. It alleges that Infosys used this information to develop competing software and tools, leading to reputational damage and legal action.
The meeting notes highlight a significant legal issue involving Cognizant’s subsidiary, TriZetto, and rival company Infosys. TriZetto has filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court, alleging that Infosys engaged in unlawful activities, including stealing trade secrets and breaching seven Non-Disclosure and Access Agreements (NDAAs). The lawsuit asserts that Infosys accessed and misused TriZetto’s confidential information to create a repository of test cases for its own software, infringing on TriZetto’s proprietary instructions and intellectual property.
Additionally, TriZetto claims that Infosys improperly utilized data to develop tools, such as the QNXT adapter, which were offered to clients for use with Infosys’s competing Helix platform. TriZetto further alleges that it has experienced reputational damage as a result of the situation and has issued cease and desist orders to Infosys, which were reportedly refused.
The lawsuit, seeking trial by jury, injunctions, damages, and legal fees, outlines two counts of trade secret misappropriation, four counts of breach of contract, and one count of federal unfair competition. Infosys has denied the claims.
The situation exemplifies a complex legal dispute with potential industry ramifications, requiring careful examination and strategic responses from all parties involved.