In fast-moving industries, confidential information and trade secrets often define a company’s competitive edge. But when key employees move on, sometimes taking that advantage with them, traditional remedies like damages or standard injunctions may not be enough.

That’s where springboard injunctions come in. These are specialised court orders designed not to punish wrongdoing, but to neutralise any unlawful head start gained through breaches of duty, misuse of confidential information, or other wrongful acts.

Economou & Co LLC’s new guide, “Springboard Injunctions: Protecting Businesses from Unfair Competitive Advantage,” explores how this remedy operates in practice, drawing on leading English authorities and recent Cypriot case law.

The guide sets out the eight key considerations identified by the caselaw and highlights practical steps companies can take to protect themselves; from maintaining robust confidentiality frameworks and restrictive covenants to acting swiftly when breaches occur.

Economou & Co LLC has extensive experience advising and representing clients in matters involving the misuse of trade secrets, confidential information, and breaches of duty. The firm has successfully obtained springboard injunctions restraining former employees and associates from exploiting advantages gained through prior misconduct and continues to lead in the development and enforcement of this form of relief in Cyprus. In addition to litigation, the firm advises companies on preventive and pre-emptive measures, such as confidentiality policies and agreements, restrictive covenants, and internal confidentiality and data-protection protocols, to safeguard their business interests before disputes arise.

Read the full guide: Springboard Injunctions: Protecting Businesses from Unfair Competitive Advantage