Snapchat has filed for a temporary restraining order against a man who claims he helped come up with the idea for the company, according to Reuters.
The company, which allows users to exchange short-lived photo messages, filed a restraining order against Frank Reginald Brown this week.
Snapchat said Brown "disclosed confidential information about the company to the media," according Reuters, who cited court documents filed in California on Dec. 6.
Snapchat started in 2011 by Stanford University students and is popular amongst young adults. Users can set a time limit of up to 10 seconds for photo messages before they disappear for good.
The company claims Brown leaked deposition testimony that "Snapchat had designated as confidential under the Protective Order entered in this case," according to court documents.
Snapchat has provided "confidential financial and investment information" related to the company's business regarding the case. Brown said he has the right to reveal information to the public whenever he wishes however.
Brown is currently suing the company for breach of partnership agreement, claiming the company and its founders are "denying" him his rightful contribution in founding the successful company.
Snapchat rejected an acquisition offer from Facebook last month that would have valued the company at $3 billion or more, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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