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Non-Compete Agreements a Substitute for Nonexistent IP?

By Neil J. Squillante | Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Regarding the recent debate in our Fat Friday newsletter regarding Microsoft's non-compete agreements, TechnoLawyer member Ed Dodds writes: "If Microsoft truly has its IP established, there is no need for a non-compete -- Microsoft can simply sue to recover damages. If Microsoft cannot recover damages, what's the point of being concerned about IP in the first place?"

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