Non-Compete Clause · Indiana

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Indiana in 2026?

Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.

Short answerIn Indiana, courts have enforced non-compete clauses in most of the rulings we track (2 of 2) — but enforceability still turns on a reasonable scope, duration, and geography.

Based on 2 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Indiana:

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Full rulings

Enforcedconfidence: medium

“Thus, based upon all the evidence, we find the term “users” to be sufficiently definite such that the covenant is not unreasonable and is enforceable.”

Covenant language at issue“For a period of two (2) years after the termination of this agreement, by mutual consent or otherwise, the Seller promises that he will not, directly or indirectly, solicit orders from the users of the Companys’ [sic] products in said territory, provided that, if the applicable law of such territory…”

View the source opinion ↗ CourtListener #4095251

Enforcedconfidence: medium

“Viewed in the proper context, I find that the limitations agreed to by the Millers were a reasonable protection of Blakemore’s legitimate interest in maintaining and expanding E.T.’s customer base.”

Covenant language at issue“Each of -the Restricted Parties hereby agrees that for a period commencing on the Closing Date and ending five years from the Closing Date and so long as Purchaser has complied with its obligations under the Note<footnotemark>1</footnotemark> and this Agreement (the “Restricted Period”), subject to …”

View the source opinion ↗ 154 F. Supp. 3d 755

Disclaimer: This is an automated, informational early-warning signal derived from primary sources. It is NOT legal advice and creates no attorney-client relationship. Enforceability is fact- and jurisdiction-specific and changes over time; consult a licensed attorney before acting.
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