Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & Ors
Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & Ors [2026] EWHC 1113 (Ch) (15 May 2026)
The court held that MSD remained bound by the confidentiality agreement and could not use the disclosed documents for collateral purposes without a targeted application.
- Confidentiality of disclosed documents
- Collateral use of documents
- Open justice principle
- Contractual confidentiality agreements
- Cpr 31.22
- Trade secrets