District of Columbia Statutes

§ 36-404 — Attorney’s fees.

District of Columbia § 36-404
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 36Trade Practices.
Ch. 4Trade Secrets.

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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.

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Legislative History

Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 5, 36 DCR 519

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