Procter sues Georgia-Pacific to protect secrets

CINCINNATI - Procter and Gamble Company sued a competitor Thursday to protect trade secrets. P&G says Georgia-Pacific Corporation hired away a manager with knowledge of P&G&#39;s paper manufacturing technology. <br> <br> P&G said David Raines left its work force in July and joined Georgia-Pacific shortly afterward. The lawsuit claims that Raines has substantial knowledge of technology P&G uses to make Bounty paper towels and Charmin bath tissue. <br> <br> P&G sued in Cincinnati federal court, asking for an order to protect the company&#39;s trade secrets. <br> <br> Georgia-Pacific says it is surprised by the lawsuit. The Atlanta-based paper maker said it had already instructed Raines not to disclose any P&G trade secrets. Georgia-Pacific said it confirmed that in writing to P&G.

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