Federal Jury Rules in Favor of MoeGo in Trade Secret Case, Reaffirming the Importance of Integrity in Pet Care Tech

LOS ANGELES, CA – In a decision that affirms the importance of ethics in the fast-growing pet care technology sector, a federal jury has unanimously found GrooMore. and its CEO, Chunliang Lin, liable for ongoing trade secret misappropriation and copyright infringement against MoeGo—a trusted software partner to over 10,000 grooming salons, mobile units, and pet care businesses across the country.

The verdict, delivered May 22, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, concluded a seven-day trial and confirmed that individuals associated with GrooMore unlawfully copied MoeGo’s proprietary source code to build a competing product.

A Win for Innovation, Ethics, and Every Pet Professional

“This verdict sends a strong message—in our industry, integrity is not optional,” said Ethan Dong, CEO of MoeGo. “We built MoeGo by listening to real pet care professionals and solving real problems—line by line, feature by feature. This ruling protects not just our work, but the standards that business owners across the industry deserve.”

Founded in 2018, MoeGo has become a pillar of the pet care community, offering modern tools for scheduling, payments, marketing automation, and business analytics—all designed specifically for pet care entrepreneurs. More than just software, MoeGo is a business companion built with integrity from the ground up.

Why This Matters to the Pet Care Community

For pet care entrepreneurs, this verdict validates that they deserve the best without compromise.

• Safeguarding Trust: Business owners deserve platforms built with transparency, not shortcuts.
• Raising the Bar: The court’s decision sends a clear signal that ethical standards matter in technology—raising the bar for all providers in the space.
• Ethics Reflect Reliability: If a company steals code, what else are they cutting corners on—your data security, your uptime, your customer service?

MoeGo: A Safe, Reliable Path Forward

MoeGo’s team of onboarding specialists is offering worry-free migration support, including data transfers, setup guidance, and training—ensuring your business doesn't miss a beat.

• Built on Integrity and Innovation: Every feature in MoeGo was created in partnership with real grooming and pet care pros—no backdoors, no stolen shortcuts.
• Rock-Solid Reliability: With a proven track record of platform stability and responsive support, MoeGo is your pet business companion.
• Community-First Commitment: “Your success is our success.” MoeGo is proud to stand with pet care entrepreneurs and continue raising the bar.

Move Forward with Confidence

This case reminds the entire industry what matters most: building for the long term, with honesty, accountability, and heart. As MoeGo continues to lead with integrity, the company welcomes any pet care professional ready for a better, more secure way to grow.

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