Cadence Design Systems, Inc. v. Avant! Corp.

ORDER

We certify to the California Supreme Court the question set forth in Part III of this order. AU further proceedings in this case are stayed pending receipt of the answer to the certified question. This appeal is withdrawn from submission and will be resubmitted after receipt of the Califor *1148 nia Supreme Court’s opinion on the certified question. This panel retains jurisdiction over further proceedings in this court. The parties will notify the Clerk of this court within one week after the California Supreme Court accepts or rejects certification and again within one week after that court renders its opinion.

I.

Pursuant to Rule 29.5 of the California Rules of Court, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, certifies to the California Supreme • Court a question of law concerning claims arising under California’s Uniform Trade Secret Act, Cal. Civ.Code § 3426. The decisions of the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals provide no clear answer to the certified question, which may be dispositive in this appeal. Accordingly, we respectfully request that the California Supreme Court answer the question presented below.…