Trade Secrets

Under the laws of the State of Oklahoma [78 O.S. § 86(4)], a trade secret means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that:

• derives independent economic value from not being generally known to or readily ascertainable by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and
• is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

The law also specifies that the crime of theft or improper disclosure of trade secrets does not require the existence of a contract or agreement prohibiting such actions.

If your valuable trade secrets have been deliberately exposed or otherwise obtained without your permission, you have grounds for a lawsuit against those who have caused you damage. Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable attorneys are experienced in prosecuting those who have stolen your property, and defending lawsuits involving claims for misappropriation of trade secrets. Let our expert business and corporate law attorneys make certain that your trade secrets remain secret.