An action for misappropriation must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purposes of this section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 38, Section 1, eff May 21, 1997.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 39-8-40. Recovery of actual damages; exemplary damages.
Section 39-8-50. Injunctions against actual or threatened misappropriations.
Section 39-8-70. Time limit for bringing action.
Section 39-8-80. Bad faith; award of attorney's fees.
Section 39-8-90. Persons guilty of stealing trade secrets; criminal penalties.