Non-Compete Clause · Maine

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Maine 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 Maine, courts have enforced non-compete clauses in most of the rulings we track (1 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 Maine:

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Full rulings

Enforcedconfidence: medium

“Simply stated, there is a solid basis to argue that the Final Award is rooted in the underlying employment contract’s non-competition provision, which as written invites a conclusion that Lobster 207’s outstanding obligations to Pettegrow, including in regard to compensation, ceased due to his competition against his employer.”

Covenant language at issue“8.5 The Employee acknowledges that any breach of the covenants contained in Sections 7 or 8 of this Agreement shall result in material, irreparable injury to the Company for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that…”

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Unsettledconfidence: medium

“Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 9) is DENIED.”

Covenant language at issue“disclos[ing] to anyone . . . any information gained . . . in the course of [his] services to [RTT] that relates to the identify of clients.”

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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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