From LawDepot Law Library
Definition of "Injunction"
- Generally, an injunction is a court order requiring a person or persons to do a particular act or refrain from doing a particular act.
- In regards to confidentiality, an injunction is a court order preventing a party from actually disclosing confidential information. This remedy is often more beneficial than monetary damages for breach of a confidentiality agreement which may be insufficient due to the nature of the confidential information. It also avoids the difficulty of measuring the damage caused by actual disclosure of the information.
- In regards to trademark and copyright law, an injunction is a court order preventing a party from using your trademark or breach your copyright. This remedy is often more beneficial than monetary damages which may be insufficient due to the nature of the breach. It also avoids the difficulty of measuring the damage caused by the actual breach of your trademark or copyright.
"Injunction" is referred to in the following legal documents:
Confidentiality Agreement
Trademark Search
Trademark Assignment
