Properly Alleging a Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim under Florida Law

in Standard of Review, Trial Perspectives

Is there a cause of action for trade secret misappropriation? Why, why, yes there is under Florida’s Uniform Trade Secret Act, known as “FUTSA”, included in Florida Statute s. 688.001 en seq. FUTSA defines the terms “trade secret” and “misappropriation” as not everything a person claims to be a trade secret is, indeed, a trade secret. Understanding the statutory definitions to “trade secret” and “misappropriation” are important if a party is looking to pursue a claim against another under FUTSA. To successfully state a cause of action under FUTSA, a plaintiff must [identify the trade secrets with reasonable particularity and] allege...