United States Golf Association v. St. Andrews Systems
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
749 F.2d 1028 (1984)
Relevant factsFree
The USGA developed a mathematical formula for calculating amateur golfers' handicaps, and Data-Max sold electronic devices using that same formula to calculate instant scoring handicaps, prompting the USGA to sue for misappropriation, though the two entities served distinct roles, one regulating and promoting the sport and the other selling calculating equipment to golfers.
IssueFree
Whether a misappropriation claim requires the defendant's use of the plaintiff's information in direct competition with the plaintiff.