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Wash. Rev. Code § 19.108.050 (2026)

Court orders to preserve secrecy of alleged trade secrets

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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 granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
[ 1981 c 286 s 5.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1994–2017 · leading case: Progressive Animal Welfare Soc'y v. Univ. of Washington, 884 P.2d 592 (Wash. 1994).
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Progressive Animal Welfare Soc'y v. Univ. of Washington, 884 P.2d 592 (Wash. 1994). “RCW 19.108.050. Actual or even threatened misappropriation may be enjoined.”
Boeing Co. v. Sierracin Corp., 738 P.2d 665 (Wash. 2000). “RCW 19.108.050 allows for this procedure as it is obvious that otherwise trade secrets holders would be prevented from defending their rights in court.”
Guidance Residential, Llc, Appellant/cross-resp v. Anwer Mangrio, Respondents/cross-app (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “RCW 19.108.050. Moreover, the trial court sealed the trial exhibits with 27 No.”
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