Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine

The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine is a legal principle that allows a company to prevent a former employee from working for a competitor if it’s believed that the employee will inevitably disclose or use confidential trade secrets in their new job. Essentially, the court recognizes that certain knowledge and skills are so intertwined with a company’s secrets that even without direct sharing, the employee's work could lead to the unintentional use of those secrets. This doctrine seeks to protect businesses from unfair competition and help maintain the confidentiality of their sensitive information.