A corporate security provider was awarded attorney fees in its winning lawsuit against the computer giant Hewlett-Packard by a Delaware Superior Court judge ruling on posttrial motions in the case, which had resulted in a $6.5 million jury verdict.

While the award was not increased under the Delaware Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Judge Mary M. Johnston said HP would be required to pay three-quarters of the plaintiff's attorney fees.

Professional Investigating & Consulting Agency Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based company that is called PICA for short and focuses on brand protection, loss prevention, risk management and corporate security, filed a February 2013 lawsuit against technology giant HP. The lawsuit alleged HP contracted with PICA, used its trade secrets, ruined the company's reputation and ultimately terminated its relationship with the security business.