Tropare Secures Major Victory in Dispute With Dun & Bradstreet; New Jersey Superior Court Grants Tropare’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract Claim
Tropare Secures Major Victory in Dispute With Dun & Bradstreet; New Jersey Superior Court Grants Tropare’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract Claim
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NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Tropare, Inc. (https://www.tropare.com/), a leading provider of data management solutions, announced today that on December 9, 2025, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County (Law Division) granted the company’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in its litigation against Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (“D&B”), formerly NYSE: DNB and now a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. The suit involves D&B’s misappropriation of Tropare’s Confidential Information and Intellectual Property related to Tropare’s proprietary Data Selection Tool (“DST”).
The ruling establishes that D&B breached its contractual obligations to Tropare in connection with the companies’ prior partnership, which deployed Tropare’s DST to support shared customers.
In a comprehensive 15-page Statement of Reasons accompanying the Order, The Honorable Keith E. Lynott, J.S.C., concluded that the undisputed record “establishes conclusively a breach of contract by D&B.” Judge Lynott found that no rational factfinder could reach a different conclusion, citing D&B’s own internal documents and video evidence as clear proof of the breach.
According to the Court, D&B personnel operated and examined Tropare’s DST not to service the companies’ shared customer, Sprint, but to support D&B’s internal efforts to develop and validate a competing tool intended to replace Tropare’s technology. Sprint has since merged with T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) as of April 1, 2020, a detail relevant to the customer context underlying the dispute.
The Court held that D&B’s actions “contravened [its] express contractual commitment not to use Tropare’s Intellectual Property for a purpose other than as necessary to perform its obligations under the Agreement.”
“This decisive ruling validates what Tropare has maintained from the outset: Dun & Bradstreet misappropriated our Confidential Information and Intellectual Property for its own financial gain in clear violation of its contractual obligations,” said Greg Carpenter, CEO of Tropare. Carpenter added that the company expects to continue prevailing on its remaining claims — including alleged violations of the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act — and “looks forward to proving damages at trial, expected to be far in excess of $100 million.”
Tropare is represented by Michael J. Feldman, Esq., of OlenderFeldman LLP (https://olenderfeldman.com), and Christopher L. Pitet, Esq., of Adkisson Pitet LLP (https://apjuris.com).
About Tropare
Tropare is an innovative software company specializing in ‘no-code’ data onboarding, analytics, and sales prospecting solutions. Its platform helps organizations integrate, refine, and activate complex data sets with speed and accuracy, empowering marketing and sales teams to operate more effectively. Tropare’s tools are designed to enhance data transparency, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver actionable insights at scale.
About OlenderFeldman LLP
OlenderFeldman LLP is a boutique business and technology law firm providing strategic counsel in privacy, data security, intellectual property, corporate law, and commercial litigation. The firm advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established enterprises on navigating legal and regulatory challenges in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Known for its practical approach, OlenderFeldman helps clients protect their assets, manage risk, and advance their business objectives.
About Adkisson Pitet LLP
Adkisson Pitet LLP is a commercial litigation and business law firm with deep experience in complex disputes, intellectual property matters, and corporate governance issues. With offices in San Diego, California and Nevada, the firm represents clients across a wide range of industries and is recognized for its strategic litigation capabilities, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes matters.
