An ongoing legal dispute has surfaced between two deer repellent companies, which originated from a lapse in licensing agreements. A New Jersey-based company alleges that its Ohio-counterpart, an erstwhile licensee, is illicitly exploiting secret trade doctrines.
This purportedly illicit exploitation consists of the continued application of unique techniques and procedures that were formally proprietary to the New Jersey firm. These specific methodologies had been disclosed to the Ohio-based company during the period of their licensing agreement, which has since lapsed.
The substantial allegations against the Ohio firm are concerning, as they venture into the contentious realm of trade secrets infringement – an issue that has the potential to impact the long-term competitivity of businesses, if unchecked.
For a more detailed look into this unfolding legal case, the specifics of the allegations and possible implications of this case, can be delved into by visiting the original proceedings, which are available here.