The Hedgehog Golf Company Ltd v Hauser

The Hedgehog Golf Company Ltd v Hauser

The defendant's conduct, threats, and refusal to undertake not to disclose confidential information justify the grant of a perpetual injunction restraining him from disclosing such information acquired as director.

Parties
Claimant: The Hedgehog Golf Company Limited; Defendant: Frank Hauser
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
perpetual injunction granted
Legal Topics
Confidential Information, Perpetual Injunction, Director Duties, Patent Protection
Company Law Intellectual Property Confidential Information Perpetual Injunction Director Duties Patent Protection

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Parties

The Hedgehog Golf Company Limited

Claimant

Frank Hauser

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the defendant should be restrained from disclosing confidential information acquired as director
  2. 2 whether threats and conduct justify a perpetual injunction

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's conduct, threats, and refusal to undertake not to disclose confidential information justify the grant of a perpetual injunction restraining him from disclosing such information acquired as director.

Court Disposition

perpetual injunction granted

Orders

  • A perpetual injunction is granted restraining the defendant from improperly disclosing confidential information. Precise terms to be determined after further submissions.