HRS §482B-5
Attorney's fees in trade secret cases
In a trade secret lawsuit, the court can order one side to pay the other side's lawyer fees, but only in certain situations. This happens if someone made a false claim, used a court order unfairly, or stole a trade secret on purpose and with bad intent.
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The statute, as written — Attorney's fees
The court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party if: (1) A claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith; (2) A motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith; or (3) Wilful and malicious misappropriation exists.
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