[1] In May of 2021, the Federal Circuit ruled against plaintiff Olaplex in a suit claiming misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract, striking down the $66 million judgment against defendant L’Oreal. [2]  This suit was filed after L’Oreal sold products containing Olaplex’s patent-pending hair bleaching technology, which were allegedly disclosed during confidential acquisition negotiations. [3]  However, the court held that L’Oreal did not misappropriate Olaplex