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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
So much of the recommendations of the Commission on Uniform State Laws (House, No. 42) as relates to making uniform the law regarding trade secrets. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make the law regarding trade secrets uniform across the state. It defines key terms like "improper means," "misappropriation," and "trade secret," and outlines provisions for enjoining actual or threatened misappropriation, awarding damages, and granting attorney's fees. The bill also specifies that it supersedes any conflicting state laws on civil remedies for trade secret misappropriation, though it does not affect contractual remedies, government submissions, or criminal remedies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2017 and does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to that date.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4419 (on 04/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H43 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H43.pdf |
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