Wisconsin § 905.08 - Trade secrets.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 905.08 — Trade secrets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 905.08. Trade secrets.
A person has a privilege, which may be claimed by the person or the person’s agent or employee, to refuse to disclose and to prevent other persons from disclosing a trade secret as defined in s. 134.90 (1) (c) , owned by the person, if the allowance of the privilege will not tend to conceal fraud or otherwise work injustice. When disclosure is directed, the judge shall take such protective measure as the interests of the holder of the privilege and of the parties and the furtherance of justice may require. 905.08 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R140 (1973); 1985 a. 236 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 905.08
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 905.08 cover?
Section 905.08 ("Trade secrets.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 905.08?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 905.08 apply to my situation?
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