§5308. Effect on other law.


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  • (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary and other law of this Commonwealth providing civil remedies for misappropriation of a trade secret.

    (b) Exceptions.--This chapter 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.