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
Posts Tagged ‘Confidentiality order’
Berlin Regional Court II: No injunctive relief against public 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
The New Section 273a of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) in force: Enhanced protection of Trade Secrets in Civil Proceedings
On April 1, 2025, Section 273a of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) took effect, thereby resolving – to a certain extent – the dilemma faced by parties to (…) Read more
Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court: An NDA does not replace a confidentiality order
According to the Mannheim Regional Court – a view also held, albeit in a slightly less stringent form, by the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court – the need for legal protection (…) Read more
Sections 16 and 19 of the German Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets (GeschGehG) in practice
One of the key changes introduced by the GeschGehG is the enhancement of trade secret protection during court proceedings. Based on Sections 16 and 19 GeschGehG, the court may issue (…) Read more
Federal Court of Justice (BGH): First ruling on the confidentiality order under Sections 16 and 19 of the German Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets (GeschGehG)
With the GeschGehG, the legislature has created new options for maintaining the confidentiality of information during court proceedings. In practice, however, the provisions of Sections 16 et seqq. of the (…) Read more