§ 59.1-339 — Preservation of secrecy

Virginia § 59.1-339

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 59.1: TRADE AND COMMERCE
• Ch. 26: UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT

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In an action under this chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include:

1. Granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings;

2. Holding in-camera hearings;

3. Sealing the records of the action; and

4. Ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.

Legislative History

1986, c. 210.