2017 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 47. REGULATION OF TRADE.
ARTICLE 22. UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT.
§47-22-7. Effect on other law.

Universal Citation: WV Code § 47-22-7 (2017)

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), of this section, this article displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary and other law of this state providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret.

(b) This article does not affect:

(1) Contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret;

(2) Other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or

(3) Criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.

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