Legal Opinion
Brunswick Corp. v. Outboard Marine Corp.
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided March 21, 1980No. 51940PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Ryan
Plaintiff, Brunswick Corporation, brought an action to enjoin former employee Ronald R. Anderson from disclosing alleged trade secrets and to enjoin Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), Anderson’s current employer, from utilizing alleged trade secrets already obtained or obtained through Anderson. On November 14, 1977, the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. The appellate court reversed the judgment of the trial court. (69 Ill. App. 3d 106.) We granted defendant’s petition for leave to appeal. The primary issue is whether the owner of a trade secret loses the right…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- ILG Industries, Inc. v. ScottIllinois Supreme Court · 1971
- Schulenburg v. Signatrol, Inc.Illinois Supreme Court · 1965
- Northern Petrochemical Company v. William F. TomlinsonCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1973
- Brunswick Corp. v. Outboard Marine Corp.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1979
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