Commercial Secrecy
Law and Practice
Published in July 1997
Book
360 pages
978-0-421-58040-4 (ISBN)
Description
A one-volume comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of commercial secrecy, this work not only describes the substance of the law, but also sets out techniques for protecting confidences as well as suggesting effective remedies for their breach. It also deals with related areas such as data protection, privacy and computer hacking.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-421-58040-4 (9780421580404)
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Book
06/2011
2nd Edition
Sweet & Maxwell
€217.26
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Content
Introduction. Main elements of the action for breach of confidence. Confidentiality and protectable subject matter. The relationship of confidence. Establishing breach of confidence. Employees - duties whilst employed. Employees - implied duties following termination. Employees - express duties following termination. Defences. Interlocutory remedies for breach of confidence. Final remedies for breach of confidence. Procedural points and litigation. European issues - know-how licensing.