I.Introduction

II.The Problem

A.Twelve Policy Considerations Relating to Vague Trade Secret Allegations
B.Mistakes Courts Make When Ruling on Identification Questions

III.How Courts Nationwide Have Addressed Identification Disputes

A.The Pleading Stage
B.Requests for Injunctive Relief
C.The Pre-Discovery Stage
D.The Discovery Stage
E.The Summary Judgment Stage
F.The Pre-Trial, Trial, and Post-Trial Stages

IV.Proposals

A.General Guidelines
B.Type of Information
C.Stage of the Case
D.Defendant's Discovery Request
E.Amendment
F.Sanctions

V.Conclusion