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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-31 (Statute Update stamp, 12 Pa.C.S.)

12 Pa.C.S. § 5308: Effect on other law.

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  1. Title 12 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
  2. PART IV COMMERCIAL PROTECTION
  3. CHAPTER 53 TRADE SECRETS

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary and other law of this Commonwealth providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret.

(b) Exceptions.--This chapter does not affect:

(1) contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret;

(2) other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or

(3) criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.

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