Trade Secrets Act Sample Clauses

Trade Secrets Act. Pursuant to the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, Executive acknowledges that he has been notified of the following: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: (A) is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (i) files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and (ii) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.
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Trade Secrets Act. The Executive acknowledges that he has been given a copy of and has reviewed Chapter 600A of the Nevada Revised Statues, the Nevada Uniform Trade Secrets Act (the "ACT"), and acknowledges that violation of the Act or of the Executive’s agreements, covenants and representations contained in this Agreement may give rise to a cause of action in favor of the Company against the Executive for general and special damages, exemplary damages, injunctive relief and attorney’s fees.
Trade Secrets Act. Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, I understand that: An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that: – (a) is made in (i) confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document that is filed under seal in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. Further, an individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the employer’s trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual: (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.
Trade Secrets Act. The MSF claims the additional protection for misappropriation of trade secrets, which include targeted business lists, economic development analyses, computer programs and databases under the Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act, 1998 PA 448, MCL 445.1901 et seq. The MSF retains its rights under this Act to actual loss and unjust enrichment caused by the misappropriation. The MSF further retains the right to enjoin any disclosure of trade secrets or other breach of the use of confidential information, at any time, and retains all legal and equitable remedies. PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT WERE OMITTED AND HAVE BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT UNDER RULE 406 OF THE SECURITIES ACT; [***] DENOTES OMISSIONS.
Trade Secrets Act. The Confidential Information referenced herein includes but is not limited to the following which are or were developed for the Company by Executive or any other Company employee or agent; names and addresses of guests; computer programs; software and disks; business plans; analytical techniques and methodology; measurement criteria; guest development techniques; market research; training manuals and video tapes. Executive agrees that he will not disclose or use the Confidential Information, directly or indirectly during or after his employment, other than in the performance of his duties for the Company.
Trade Secrets Act. Executive acknowledges that he has been given a copy of and has reviewed Chapter 325C of Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Uniform Trade Secrets Act (the "ACT"), and acknowledges that violation of the Act or of Executive's agreements, covenants and representations contained in this Agreement may give rise to a cause of action in favor of the Company against Executive for general and special damages, exemplary damages, injunctive relief and attorney's fees.
Trade Secrets Act. Nothing in this Amendment Of Employment Agreement is intended to limit any remedies that the Companies may have under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (California Civil Code Section 3426), or otherwise available under law.
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Trade Secrets Act. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall be interpreted: (i) to restrict or otherwise interfere with Executive’s obligation to testify truthfully in any forum; (ii) to restrict or otherwise interfere with Executive’s right and/or obligation to contact, cooperate with, provide information in confidence to – or testify or otherwise participate in any action, investigation or proceeding of – any government agency or commission; or (iii) to disclose any information or produce any documents as is required by law or legal process. In addition, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “Act”) provides that: (1) An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that – (A) is made – (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. The Act further provides that: (2) An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual – (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.
Trade Secrets Act. Receiving Party agrees that the Confidential Information is subject to the provisions of the Illinois Trade Secrets Act and agrees to be bound thereby as if the provisions of that Act were incorporated herein.

Related to Trade Secrets Act

  • Whistleblower Protections and Trade Secrets Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, nothing in this Agreement prohibits Executive from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any United States governmental agency or entity in accordance with the provisions of and rules promulgated under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 806 of the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002, or any other whistleblower protection provisions of state or federal law or regulation (including the right to receive an award for information provided to any such government agencies). Furthermore, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1833, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) Executive shall not be in breach of this Agreement, and shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law (x) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (y) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (ii) if Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the trade secret to Executive’s attorney, and may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

  • Confidentiality/Trade Secrets The Executive acknowledges that his position with the Company is one of the highest trust and confidence both by reason of his position and by reason of his access to and contact with the trade secrets and confidential and proprietary business information of the Company. Both during the Term of this Agreement and thereafter, the Executive covenants and agrees as follows:

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