Trade secrets test pits firms and a worker in court
In a case echoing English common law, Goodrich seeks to bar former engineer Donald Wohlgemuth from work at International Latex, arguing trade secrets learned while at Goodrich belong to the employer. The dispute centers on space suit technology and the line between general knowledge and confidential info.
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Darden Chambliss
NEW York (Ap
B. F. Goodrich
Donald Wohlgemuth
International Latex Corp
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Wohlgemuth
Unversity of
Michigan
Trade secret case may not bar former employee’s recall
A judge ruled that a trade secret claim against a former employee alone does not justify an injunction against him returning to work for a rival manufacturer. Wohlgemuth, who lives with his wife and child near a Dover plant, could resume employment if no evil intent is shown. Goodrich appealed.
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