Protects only certain defined trade secrets, that is information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to 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. This is the California ___ Act.

Protects only certain defined trade secrets, that is information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to 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. This is the California ___ Act.

• A. California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
• B. Federal Trade Secrets Act
• C. California Intellectual Property Act
• D. Trade Secrets Protection Act

Answer: (A)

Trade secret protection hinges on a definition that the information must have independent economic value from not being generally known and that reasonable steps are taken to keep it secret. In California, that framework is provided by the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act. This statute specifies what counts as a trade secret—such as formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, or processes—that derive value from secrecy and are protected when reasonable secrecy measures are in place. It’s the state’s version of the model act and is codified in California Civil Code. While a federal version exists, the question and description point to California’s specific statute. The other options do not reflect California’s law or are not recognized as the state’s trade secrets statute.

Trade secret protection hinges on a definition that the information must have independent economic value from not being generally known and that reasonable steps are taken to keep it secret. In California, that framework is provided by the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act. This statute specifies what counts as a trade secret—such as formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, or processes—that derive value from secrecy and are protected when reasonable secrecy measures are in place. It’s the state’s version of the model act and is codified in California Civil Code. While a federal version exists, the question and description point to California’s specific statute. The other options do not reflect California’s law or are not recognized as the state’s trade secrets statute.