Vermont § 4603 - Damages
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4603 — Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4603. Damages
- (a)(1) Except to the extent that a material and prejudicial change of position prior to acquiring
knowledge or reason to know of misappropriation renders a monetary recovery inequitable,
a complainant is entitled to recover damages for misappropriation. (2) Damages can include both the actual loss caused by misappropriation and the unjust
enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing
actual loss. (3) In lieu of damages measured by any other methods, the damages caused by misappropriation
may be measured by imposition of liability for a reasonable royalty for a misappropriator’s
unauthorized disclosure or use of a trade secret. (4) A court shall award a substantially prevailing party his or her costs and fees, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, in an action brought pursuant to this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4603
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4603 cover?
Section 4603 ("Damages") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 4603?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 4603 apply to my situation?
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