[Unfair Competition Prevention Act/Trade Secrets] Tokyo District Court, 2009 (Wa) 47959, “Stroopwafel”

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Article type: Case note

Category: Unfair competition law

Topics: Trade secrets

First published on this website: 2026-11-01

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[Unfair Competition Prevention Act/Trade Secrets] Tokyo District Court, 2009 (Wa) 47959, “Stroopwafel”

*A business partnership for operating a store was discussed with a business partner, but no partnership resulted.

⇒ The plaintiff asserted that the partner used trade secrets (the business model) without authorization, but there was no evidence that a confidentiality agreement had been delivered or explained, or that assent had been obtained.

⇒ Lost

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