Document background
The International Non-Compete Agreement is essential for businesses operating across borders who need to protect their legitimate business interests, trade secrets, and competitive advantage. This document is typically used when engaging senior executives, during business acquisitions, or in joint venture arrangements where parties need protection in multiple jurisdictions. It addresses key aspects such as scope of restricted activities, geographic limitations, duration, and enforcement mechanisms, all while ensuring compliance with Canadian legal requirements. The agreement is carefully structured to balance the protection of business interests with reasonable restrictions that courts will enforce, incorporating specific provisions for different jurisdictions where the restrictions will apply. Given the complexity of international enforcement, special attention is paid to dispute resolution mechanisms and choice of law provisions.
