A court may grant a preliminary injunction if the plaintiff can demonstrate: 1. A likelihood of success on the merits of the case. 2. That they will suffer irreparable harm without the injunction. 3. That the balance of equities tips in their favor. 4. That an injunction is in the public interest.
In catalysis, this might involve showing that the unauthorized use of a catalyst could damage the plaintiff's business, reputation, or competitive advantage.
