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 misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-8-80
Bad faith; award of attorney's fees
Known as the South Carolina Trade Secrets Act
The act spans §§ 39–39 (13 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 895 F. Supp. 2d 707 - Uhlig, LLC v. Shirley (2012)
Most recently applied in 895 F. Supp. 2d 707 - Uhlig, LLC v. Shirley (September 2012)
1997 Act No. 38, SECTION 1, eff May 21, 1997.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.