Alabama § 8-1-191 - Protectable Interests.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-1-191 — Protectable Interests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1-191. Protectable Interests.
(a) A protectable interest includes all of the following:
(1) Trade secrets, as defined in Section 8-27-2.
(2) Confidential information, including, but not limited to, pricing information and methodology; compensation; customer lists; customer data and information; mailing lists; prospective customer information; financial and investment information; management and marketing plans; business strategy, technique, and methodology; business models and data; processes and procedures; and company provided files, software, code, reports, documents, manuals, and forms used in the business that may not otherwise qualify as a trade secret but which are treated as confidential to the business entity, in whatever medium provided or preserved, such as in writing or stored electronically.
(3) Commercial relationships or contacts with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, vendors, or clients.
(4) Customer, patient, vendor, or client good will associated with any of the following:
a. An ongoing business, franchise, commercial, or professional practice, or trade dress.
b. A specific marketing or trade area.
(5) Specialized and unique training involving substantial business expenditure specifically directed to a particular agent, servant, or employee; provided that such training is specifically set forth in writing as the consideration for the restraint.
(b) Job skills in and of themselves, without more, are not protectable interests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-1-191
What does Code of Alabama § 8-1-191 cover?
Section 8-1-191 ("Protectable Interests.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 8-1-191?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-1-191" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 8-1-191 apply to my situation?
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