Civil Protection of Trade Secrets from Unfair Competition and Its Implications in Yemeni Law: A Comparative Study with International Agreements
This study addresses the civil protection of trade secrets from unfair competition under Yemeni law, in comparison with relevant international agreements, particularly the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement. The importance of the study stems from the growing incidents of trade secret violations and the lack of adequate national legal regulation, despite the vital role of trade secrets in fostering innovation and competitiveness. The study adopts a descriptive, analytical, and comparative methodology to examine legal texts and review relevant jurisprudential and judicial trends. It concludes that Yemeni legislation lacks precise definitions for trade secrets and unfair competition, and does not provide effective civil protection compared to international standards. The study recommends enacting a specific law on trade secrets that includes clear definitions, protection conditions, and strengthened civil mechanisms, in order to achieve a balance between rights protection and innovation promotion.
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