New Jersey Adopts Variation of Uniform Trade Secrets Act

With Governor Chris Christie’s signature on January 9, 2012, New Jersey became the 47th state to adopt a form of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA). Previously governed by common law, trade secrets of persons or entities in New Jersey will now have statutory protection under the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act (S-2456/A921). The new statute went into effect immediately after its signing, and applies to all new claims which arise on or after January 9, 2012.

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