Managing Marine Technology: Can An Employee Be Prohibited From Working For A Competitor?

摘要

Cement Company developed a proprietary method for cementing wells drilled in deep water that has been highly successful. A technical manager instrumental in the development of the proprietary method announced plans to accept a position as vice president of research and development at Competitor Cement, Inc. Corporate officers at Cement Company are concerned that the technical manager will introduce the proprietary method to competitor Cement, Inc. what can Cement Company do to prevent the disclosure of its proprietary method to Competitor Cement, Inc.? Can Cement Company prevent the technical manager from working as vice president of research and development at Competitor Cement, Inc.?