(a) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the provisions of this chapter supersede any conflicting tort, restitutionary, or other law of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.
(b) This chapter does not affect: (1) Contractual or other civil liability or relief that is not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; (2) criminal liability for misappropriation of a trade secret; or (3) the duty of any person or state or municipal agency to disclose information pursuant to section 1-210, sections 31-40j to 31-40p, inclusive, or subsection (c) of section 12-62, or wherever expressly provided by law.
(P.A. 83-344, S. 8; P.A. 95-283, S. 65, 68.)
History: P.A. 95-283 amended Subsec. (b) to make technical change replacing reference to Subsec. (b) of Sec. 12-62 with Subsec. (c) of Sec. 12-62, effective July 6, 1995.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 35 - Trade Regulations, Trademarks and Collective and Certification Marks
Chapter 625 - Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Section 35-50. - Citation of chapter.
Section 35-52. - Injunctive relief.
Section 35-53. - Damages. Punitive damages for wilful and malicious misappropriation.
Section 35-54. - Attorney's fees.
Section 35-55. - Protection of trade secrets by court.
Section 35-56. - Limitation of action for misappropriation.
Section 35-57. - Provisions of chapter supersede conflicting law re civil liability. Limitation.