California Civil Code

§ 3426.1

CIV § 3426.1 Effective Jan 1, 1995Div. 4 · Title 5 · Part 1

Statute text

As used in this title, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a)“Improper means” includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means. Reverse engineering or independent derivation alone shall not be considered improper means.

(b)“Misappropriation” means:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 1995.