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Clearlab SG Pte Ltd v Ting Chong Chai

[2015] SGCA 33
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2015
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A non-compete covenant in an employment contract is enforceable only if it protects a legitimate proprietary interest and is reasonable in scope, duration, and geography.

Key Principle

restraint of trade; reasonableness of non-compete; legitimate proprietary interest

Area of Law

contract

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