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D.C. Code § 36-401 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Improper means” means theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means. (2) “Misappropriation” means: (A) Acquisition of a trade secre…
D.C. Code § 36-402 Injunctive relief
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(a) Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined. Upon application to the court, an injunction shall be terminated when the trade secret has ceased to exist, but the injunction may be continued for a reasonable period of time to eliminate commercial advantage that otherw…
D.C. Code § 36-403 Damages
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(a) A complainant is entitled to recover damages for misappropriation, unless a material and prejudicial change of position prior to acquiring knowledge or reason to know of the misappropriation renders a monetary recovery inequitable. Damages may include both the actual loss cau…
D.C. Code § 36-404 Attorney’s fees
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The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if: (1) A claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith; (2) A motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith; or (3) Willful and malicious misappropriation exists.
