Legal Definitions - interim measure of protection

An interim measure of protection is an order given by an international tribunal to prevent a party from taking actions that could harm the outcome of a lawsuit before a final judgment has been made. This is similar to a temporary injunction in national law.

For example, if two countries are in a dispute over a border, an interim measure of protection may be put in place to prevent either country from building on the disputed land until a final decision is made.

In another example, if a company is suing another company for stealing their trade secrets, an interim measure of protection may be put in place to prevent the accused company from using or sharing the trade secrets until a final decision is made.

These examples illustrate how an interim measure of protection can help ensure a fair and just outcome in a lawsuit by preventing one party from unfairly influencing the case before a final decision is made.