A real-life case that raises unexpected questions: Does the passive acquisition of a USB flash drive containing trade secrets infringe the German Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets (GeschGehG)? (…) Read more
NDAs and contractual penalties: Mandatory consideration of Section 5 of the German Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets (GeschGehG) (?)
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) typically contain liquidated damages clauses to ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations. A recent decision by the Cologne Regional Labor Court (LAG) dated January 29, 2026 (Case No.: (…) Read more
Berlin Regional Court II: No prohibition on making statements despite a confidentiality agreement
Whether a company can base claims for injunctive relief against public statements on a contractual confidentiality agreement was the subject of proceedings before the Berlin Regional Court II. In this (…) Read more