Subsequent attempts to reach Rodriguez and the Magnus Group were unsuccessful, according to the complaint.

SuccessFactors then discovered that the Magnus Group address and contact information listed on its site were invalid, it adds. The salesperson contacted the site's design firm, Creative Equilibrium, which told him the work had been done for an Ottawa company, it states.

In addition, SuccessFactors determined that e-mails Rodriguez had sent to the salesperson originated from an Internet Protocol address linked to Halogen, according to the complaint.

Halogen's "continued use of the pricing and product information it has wrongly obtained will cost [SuccessFactors] considerable, untold sales," the complaint adds. SuccessFactors is asking for an injunction that would bar Halogen from using its information as well as various compensatory and punitive damages.

On Dec. 27, Halogen filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that SuccessFactors is filing suit based on its own "willingness to disclose its product and pricing information without taking the necessary steps to protect itself under the law," such as asking Magnus Group to sign a nondisclosure agreement.