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Vestergaard Frandsen A/S v Bestnet Europe Ltd

[2013] UKSC 31
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Liability for misuse of trade secrets requires knowledge or reason to believe the information was confidential; mere innocent receipt is insufficient.

Key Principle

Liability for misuse of trade secrets requires that the defendant knew or had reason to believe the information was confidential; mere receipt of confidential information without knowledge is insufficient.

Area of Law

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