Restrictive Covenants under Common and Competition Law (6th ed.)

PART I: RESTRAINT OF TRADE DOCTRINE

Restraint of Trade
PART II: BUSINESS SECRETS

Interaction between Business Secrets Clauses and Restraint of Trade Clauses

The Characteristics of Confidentiality
PART III: EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE

The Classic Problems

Implied and Express Duties during Employment

Interests Protectable after Employment Ends

Drafting Restrictions in Employment Contracts
PART IV: BUSINESS SALES

Introduction

Vendor’s Ability to Compete with the Purchaser in the Absence of Express Covenants

Express Covenants
PART V: PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES

Partnerships

Joint Ventures
Part VI: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Introduction

Solus and Other Exclusive Purchasing Agreements

Exclusive Distribution and Agency Agreements

Licenses and Tying Agreements

Cartels, Trade Associations and Cooperatives

Other Agreements

European Competition Law

UK Competition Law

PART VII: INTERLOCUTORY RELIEF

Injunctions

Anton Piller Orders and Miscellaneous Other Orders

Practice and Procedure
PART VIII: FINAL REMEDIES

Damages

Other Remedies

Appendices, including Ready Reckoner tables, Precedents and Checklists