HRS §482B-5

Attorney's fees in trade secret cases

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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

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

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.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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