New judgment on confidential information in ICT sector
by default - Posted 16 June 2005
Van Oosten J in Valunet Solutions Inc. v eTel Communication Solutions 2005(3) SA 494 (WLD):
"Innovator of novel concept or idea can only preserve it by jealously guarding it as a secret or secure its protection by patent or otherwise. Once disclosed its impetus and hopes of remaining unique are short lived. Experience in this particular field teaches that a novelty of today is merely history tomorrow"
Interesting judgment that has been reported in the Witwatersrand Local Division on the protection of confidential information and unlawful competition in the ICT industry. Watch the space for our comments on the case.
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