Ma Ke, former copyright director of Sohu Video, was filed for arbitration on suspicion of violating "non-competition obligations"

On April 11, the reporter learned from the Beijing City Labor Arbitration Commission that Ma Xiaonan (Ma Ke), the former general manager of Sohu Video Copyright Film and Television Center, had been filed by Sohu for arbitration due to suspected violation of "non-competition obligations," with a claim amount of up to 10 million. Currently, the arbitration application has been accepted and will be heard on June 13.

On April 11, the reporter learned from the Beijing City Labor Arbitration Commission that Ma Xiaonan (Ma Ke), the former general manager of Sohu Video Copyright Film and Television Center, had been filed by Sohu for arbitration due to suspected violation of "non-competition obligations," with a claim amount of up to 10 million. Currently, the arbitration application has been accepted and will be heard on June 13.

According to people familiar with the matter, Ma Ke resigned from Sohu Video more than a month ago. The "Labor Contract" signed by her and Sohu clearly contains a "Non-Competition Agreement", which stipulates her non-competition obligations during and after her employment, as well as the corresponding non-competition economic compensation fee.

"According to current industry speculation, Marco did not abide by this agreement and seems to have joined Youku. This is obviously suspected of violating non-competition obligations," said a person familiar with the matter.

As a veteran employee of Sohu Video, Marco has always been valued by Sohu Video's management and has obtained a large amount of resources and opportunities to develop new businesses. Since a few years ago, with the support of Sohu Video Management, Marco has been responsible for two core businesses: "copyright procurement business" and "homemade drama business".

As of press time, Sohu had not made a public statement, but only responded: "This matter is going through legal procedures."

Inquiry data shows that competition restriction is a competition restriction clause stipulated by the employer in the labor contract, intellectual property rights ownership agreement or technical confidentiality agreement for workers who are responsible for keeping the employer's trade secrets, namely: Within a certain period of time after the termination or termination of the labor contract, workers are not allowed to work in an employer that produces similar products, operates similar businesses, or has other competitive relationships, nor are they allowed to produce similar products or operate similar businesses that compete with their original employer. The limit time shall be agreed upon in advance by the parties concerned, but shall not exceed two years.

Editor: Nancy