The Law of Trade Secret Litigation under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Second Edition

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911008917903321
• Autore: Huson J. Patrick
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: La Vergne : , : American Bar Association, , 2020; ©2020
• ISBN: 9781641056038; 1641056037
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (837 pages)
• Soggetti: Trade secrets; Intellectual property
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- About the Author -- Part One: Important General Information -- 1 Purpose, Content, Organization -- A. Three Purposes -- B. First 40 Years of Published UTSA Cases -- C. Scope of Published Cases -- D. Synopses of Cases -- E. Suggestions for Finding Online Case Synopses -- 1. Finding a Case Synopsis for a Specific Case Cited in the Book -- 2. Finding Case Synopses as to One of the Six Trade Secret Issues Covered in This Book -- F. Particular Words Used -- G. Case Lists -- H. Case Citations and Block Quotations -- I. Missing Cases -- 2 Important General Information about the Uniform Trade Secrets Act -- A. UTSA Preemption -- B. Courts Consider Out-of-State UTSA Cases Pursuant to Section 8 of the UTSA -- C. Some Pre-UTSA Law Still Applies in UTSA Cases -- D. History of the UTSA -- Part Two: The Four Elements of Proof of a Trade Secret -- 3 Summary of the Four Elements of Proof of a Trade Secret under the UTSA -- A. The Alleged Trade Secret Constitutes “Information” and Is Described with Sufficient Specificity -- 1. The Alleged Trade Secret Constitutes “Information”
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Uniform Trade ; Secrets Act (UTSA), focusing on its purpose, content, and the legal framework surrounding trade secrets. It details the history and scope of published UTSA cases, offering synopses and guidelines for finding case summaries online. The book meticulously outlines the four elements of proof required to establish a trade secret under the UTSA, emphasizing the importance of specificity, secrecy, and independent economic value. It serves as a legal reference for professionals dealing with intellectual property, particularly those interested in the intricacies of trade secret litigation and protection.