The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXIX
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

Chapter 688
UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT

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F.S. 688.002

688.002 Definitions.—As used in ss. 688.001-688.009, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Improper means” includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means.

(2) “Misappropriation” means:

(a) Acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means; or

(b) Disclosure or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied consent by a person who:

1. Used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret; or

2. At the time of disclosure or use, knew or had reason to know that her or his knowledge of the trade secret was:

a. Derived from or through a person who had utilized improper means to acquire it;

b. Acquired under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or

c. Derived from or through a person who owed a duty to the person seeking relief to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or

3. Before a material change of her or his position, knew or had reason to know that it was a trade secret and that knowledge of it had been acquired by accident or mistake.

(3) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(4) “Trade secret” means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process that:

(a) Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and

(b) Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

History.—s. 2, ch. 88-254; s. 750, ch. 97-102.

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Amendments to 688.002

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 688.002

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 688.002.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

SENTRY DATA SYSTEMS, INC. v. CVS HEALTH, CVS LLC,, 379 F. Supp. 3d 1320 (S.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 688.002 (Counts VI-VII); Florida common law conversion of confidential information and proprietary . . . Stat. § 688.002 (Counts VI-VII). . . .

CROM, LLC, v. PRELOAD, LLC, 380 F. Supp. 3d 1190 (N.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . Stat. 688.002(4), as well as other "[v]aluable confidential business or professional information" and . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4), and Bacon's access to them and special knowledge gained through helping to develop . . .

MANAGED CARE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. v. FLORIDA HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION, 268 So. 3d 856 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . but of "independent economic value," a definition of "trade secret" improperly extracted from section 688.002 . . . The trial court considered the exemption under section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes, and its definition . . . The inapplicability of section 688.002(4) to this case distinguishes it from Office of Insurance Regulation . . .

LAKE WORTH SURGICAL CENTER, INC. v. GATES,, 266 So. 3d 198 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2018) (emphases added). . . .

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CONTRACT AND BUSINESS CASES- REPORT., 260 So. 3d 87 (Fla. 2018)

. . . Acquisition Theory, § 688.002(2)(a) [(Defendant) acquired (claimant's) trade secret and (defendant) knew . . . Disclosure Theory, § 688.002(2)(b)(1) [(Defendant) disclosed or used (claimant's) trade secret without . . . Disclosure Theory, § 688.002(2)(b)(2)(a) [(Defendant) disclosed or used (claimant's) trade secret without . . . Accident or Mistake Theory, § 688.002(2)(b)(3) [(Defendant) disclosed or used (claimant's) trade secret . . . For the liability elements of misappropriation of trade secrets see § 688.002, Florida Statutes. 416.42 . . .

ST. JOHNS VEIN CENTER, INC. a C- v. STREAMLINEMD LLC, M. G. CVDJBA, LLC,, 347 F. Supp. 3d 1047 (M.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 688.002. . . .

SENTRY DATA SYSTEMS, INC. v. CVS HEALTH, CVS LLC,, 361 F. Supp. 3d 1279 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 688.002 (Counts VI-VII); Florida common law conversion of confidential information and proprietary . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . .

IN RE PATRIOT NATIONAL INC. v., 592 B.R. 560 (Bankr. Del. 2018)

. . . . § 688.002(2). . . .

YELLOWFIN YACHTS, INC. v. BARKER BOATWORKS, LLC,, 898 F.3d 1279 (11th Cir. 2018)

. . . . § 688.002 ; Am. Red Cross v. . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . identify an allegedly misappropriated trade secret meeting both definitional parts of Florida Statutes § 688.002 . . .

RASIER- DC, LLC, v. B L SERVICE, INC. a a, 237 So. 3d 374 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . pickups and the fees paid to Broward County do not meet the definition of trade secrets under sections 688.002 . . .

ARKO PLUMBING CORP. a v. P. RUDD, P. A., 230 So. 3d 520 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2017). . . .

WHITE, v. MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC, v., 226 So. 3d 774 (Fla. 2017)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s, 688.002(4). 2. . . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION, v. STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY,, 213 So. 3d 1104 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Under section 688.002(4), “trade secret” is defined as: [Ijnformation, including a formula, pattern, . . . b) Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. § 688.002 . . . See § 688.002(4), Fla. . . . The Office framed its appeal around section 688.002(4)’s definition, and the parties stipulated as to . . .

ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, v. B. GIVEN,, 223 So. 3d 1040 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, a v. DRS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. a DRS a LLP, v. DRS a DRS a, 678 F. App'x 839 (11th Cir. 2017)

. . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4)(b). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4)(b). . . . Stat. § 688.002. . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . .

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, v. AAR AIRLIFT GROUP, INC., 664 F. App'x 844 (11th Cir. 2016)

. . . . §§ 688.002-688.004. . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2)(a). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . .

M. C. DEAN, INC. v. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 199 F. Supp. 3d 1349 (S.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . . § 688.002. . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). B. Whether M.C. . . .

HILES, v. AMERICARE HOME THERAPY, INC., 183 So. 3d 449 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . concepts, strategies, methods, procedures, and trade secrets as defined in Florida Statutes' Section 688.002 . . .

INFINITY HOME CARE, L. L. C. v. AMEDISYS HOLDING, LLC,, 180 So. 3d 1060 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

GLOBALOPTIONS SERVICES, INC. v. NORTH AMERICAN TRAINING GROUP, INC., 131 F. Supp. 3d 1291 (M.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . . § 688.002(2). . . .

ABB TURBO SYSTEMS AG, a ABB a v. TURBOUSA, INC. a, 774 F.3d 979 (Fed. Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 688.002(4)(b). . . . Stat. § 688.002; and (3) the secret “[djerives independent economic value” from not being generally known . . . Stat. § 688.002(4)(a). . . .

SEA COAST FIRE, INC. v. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC., 170 So. 3d 804 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .

BAINTER, v. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA,, 150 So. 3d 1115 (Fla. 2014)

. . . Section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (2014), defines a “trade secret” as a “formula, pattern, compilation . . .

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, LLC, a v. B. CASSIDY, L. E. H., 129 So. 3d 501 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Section 688.002(4) Florida Statutes (2012), defines a trade secret as follows: (4) “Trade secret” means . . .

CORCEL CORPORATION, INC. v. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. AKA, 291 F.R.D. 680 (S.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . Corcel asserts that AKA has failed to show good cause because it has failed, pursuant to Florida Statute 688.002 . . . Moreover, AKA argues that Florida Statute 688.002(4) is irrelevant because Federal Rule of Civil Procedure . . .

STEVO DESIGN, INC. a v. SBR MARKETING LTD. a, 919 F. Supp. 2d 1112 (D. Nev. 2013)

. . . . § 688.002(2). . . .

DePUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. a v. WAXMAN,, 95 So. 3d 928 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

VAS AERO SERVICES, LLC, v. ARROYO,, 860 F. Supp. 2d 1349 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 688.002(2) (2011)). i. . . . Stat. § 688.002(4) (2011); see also Am. Red Cross v. . . . required its employees to comply with its numerous confidentiality policies. ii Misappropriation Section 688.002 . . . Stat. § 688.002(2)(a). . . .

HENNEGAN COMPANY, v. ARRIOLA LLC,, 855 F. Supp. 2d 1354 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 688.002). . . .

KNIGHTS ARMAMENT COMPANY, a v. OPTICAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. a, 654 F.3d 1179 (11th Cir. 2011)

. . . . § 688.002(4) defines a trade secret as: “Trade secret” means information, including a formula, pattern . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . .

SUMMITBRIDGE NATIONAL INVESTMENTS LLC, a N. A. v. PALM HARBOR, L. L. C. a N. A. T. A. R., 67 So. 3d 448 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

RELIANCE WHOLESALE, INC. v. GODFREY,, 51 So. 3d 561 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . term “legitimate business interest” includes, but is not limited to: 1.Trade secrets, as defined in s.688.002 . . .

In MAXXIM MEDICAL GROUP, INC. v., 434 B.R. 660 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 688.002(4) (2005). . CompL, p. 84. . See Gary S. Gaffney & Maria E. . . .

GPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, v. K. LEWIS,, 691 F. Supp. 2d 1327 (M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 688.002(4); valuable confidential business or professional information that otherwise does not qualify . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . concepts, strategies, methods, procedures, and trade secrets as defined in Florida Statutes Section 688.002 . . .

PROUDFOOT CONSULTING COMPANY, a v. GORDON,, 576 F.3d 1223 (11th Cir. 2009)

. . . . §§ 688.002-688.003. . . .

KNIGHTS ARMAMENT COMPANY, v. OPTICAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. v. C. Jr., 636 F. Supp. 2d 1283 (M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 688.002(4) (2008). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . .

PREMIER LAB SUPPLY, INC. v. CHEMPLEX INDUSTRIES, INC. a a, 10 So. 3d 202 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS CORP. v. TAG COMPANY US, LLC,, 632 F. Supp. 2d 1147 (S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 688.002. 279. Sensormatic’s specifications are trade secrets. . . . Stat. § 688.002. TAG committed acts of misappropriation that fall into both categories. 282. . . . Stat. § 688.002(1) (2008). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2)(b)(2) (2008). . . . Stat. § 688.002(1) (“ ‘Improper means’ includes ... breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain . . .

A. FADALLA S. v. LIFE AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC., 258 F.R.D. 501 (M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 688.002(4)(a) & (b) (2007). . . .

LEVENGER COMPANY, a v. FELDMAN,, 516 F. Supp. 2d 1272 (S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . §§ 688.002(4). . . . Stat. §§ 688.002(4); see American Red Cross v. . . .

ARCH ALUMINUM GLASS CO. INC. a v. M. HANEY, LLC, a Ed, 964 So. 2d 228 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . See § 688.002(2)(a), (b), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

GOULD LAMB, LLC, v. D ALUSIO,, 949 So. 2d 1212 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . demonstrated the existence of legitimate business interests, including trade secrets as defined in section 688.002 . . . relationships with specific customers or clients, and trade secrets, which are defined as follows in section 688.002 . . .

LITWINCZUK, M. D. v. PALM BEACH CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC, L. C., 939 So. 2d 268 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 3. . . .

ALPHAMED PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. v. ARRIVA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. SPINELLI CORPORATION,, 432 F. Supp. 2d 1319 (S.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 688.002] in fact evidences that it specifically intended to exclude damages as an element of a prima . . . First, AlphaMed’s argument that damages are not an element of a misappropriation claim because Section 688.002 . . .

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE, INC. B. v. M. RYAN,, 418 F. Supp. 2d 1330 (M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 688.002. . . .

J. COLUCCI, v. EAR RARE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., 918 So. 2d 431 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER COMPANY, v. JONES, 929 So. 2d 1081 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Subsection (5) of the Act provides: Trade secrets as defined in s. 688.002 which are not pertinent to . . .

MILNER VOICE AND DATA, INC. v. TASSY,, 377 F. Supp. 2d 1209 (S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . interest” as including, but is not limited to: (1) trade secrets, as defined in Florida Statutes § 688.002 . . . Florida Statute § 688.002(4) defines a trade secret as: “information, including a formula, pattern, compilation . . .

CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY De P. A. USA,, 899 So. 2d 453 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Records Act by taking “efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy[,]” § 688.002 . . .

SUPINSKI, M. D. v. OMNI HEALTHCARE, P. A., 853 So. 2d 526 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

CYTODYNE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. v. BIOGENIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 216 F.R.D. 533 (M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . § 688.002(4) (2002). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . .

GREENBERG, v. MIAMI CHILDREN S HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. s d b a s, 264 F. Supp. 2d 1064 (S.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . § 688.002(4). See Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 688.002. . . . Del Monte Fresh Produce Co., 136 F.Supp.2d at 1291 (citing Fla Stat. § 688.002). . . . Stat. § 688.002(2). . . .

PASSALACQUA, E- a v. NAVIANT, INC. a f k a E-, 844 So. 2d 792 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS B. V. C. A. v. CONSORCIO BARR, S. A., 267 F. Supp. 2d 1268 (S.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . § 688.002(2). 27. . . . Stat. § 688.002(1). 28. . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). 29. Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined. Fla. . . . . § 688.002. . . .

SEPRO CORPORATION, v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, L. L. C., 839 So. 2d 781 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . The complaint invoked sections 403.111, 688.002, 812.081 and 815.045, Florida Statutes (2000). . . . See §§ 688.002(4)(b) & 812.081(l)(c), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . To like effect, section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (2002), provides: “Trade secret” means information . . .

ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, v. COLEMAN PSS, 232 F. Supp. 2d 1329 (S.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . . § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (2002); Am. Red Cross v. . . .

OPEN MAGNETIC IMAGING, INC. v. NIEVES- GARCIA,, 826 So. 2d 415 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION, v. SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC. A., 217 F. Supp. 2d 1238 (M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . Plaintiff has done nothing to protect its trademark and confidential information pursuant to Section 688.002 . . .

PERDUE FARMS INCORPORATED v. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, P. A., 197 F. Supp. 2d 370 (D. Md. 2002)

. . . . § 688.002, Florida Statutes (1995). . § 7 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act was codified at § 688.008 . . .

EAST v. AQUA GAMING, INC., 805 So. 2d 932 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (1999), states: (4) “Trade secret” means information, including . . .

TUSA, v. ROFFE KKA, a, 791 So. 2d 512 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE COMPANY N. A. v. DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. N. A. v. W., 148 F. Supp. 2d 1326 (S.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 688.002(2) (defining misappropriation); Cal.Civ.Code § 3426.1(b) (same). . . . Fla.Stat. § 688.002(4); Cal.Civ.Code § 3426.1(d). Del Monte claims that Dr. . . .

LUBKEY v. SYSTEMS, INC., 787 So. 2d 121 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . information, even if that information did not meet the statutory definition of a trade secret under section 688.002 . . .

VACATION BREAK U. S. A. INC. v. MARKETING RESPONSE GROUP LASER COMPANY, INC., 169 F. Supp. 2d 1325 (M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 688.002(2). . . .

LIBERTY AMERICAN INSURANCE GROUP, INC. v. WESTPOINT UNDERWRITERS, L. L. C., 199 F. Supp. 2d 1271 (M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . Section 688.002 of the Act broadly defines “trade secret” as: information, including a formula, pattern . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. § 688.002(4). . . . Stat. §§ 688.002(4)(a), 688.002(4)(b). . . .

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE COMPANY, N. A. v. DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC., 136 F. Supp. 2d 1271 (S.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 688.002. . . . information, so as to qualify under the definition of trade secret contained in Florida statutes, section 688.002 . . . These allegations are sufficient to establish misappropriation under section 688.002(2)(b) of the Florida . . .

SHERIDAN HEALTHCORP, INC. s v. TOTAL HEALTH CHOICE, INC., 770 So. 2d 221 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . A “trade secret” is defined in section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes, as: information, including a formula . . .

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES, INC. v. CRUZ,, 761 So. 2d 1206 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . to the production of these items and claimed the Manual was a protected “trade secret” under section 688.002 . . . A “trade secret” is defined in section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes, as: information, including- a formula . . .

REAL- TIME LABORATORIES, INC. a v. PREDATOR SYSTEMS, INC. a E. H., 757 So. 2d 634 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . The trial court concluded that under section 688.002 of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“UTSA”) the defendants . . .

TECHNICAL CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS, INC. L. v. Dr. P. D ANGELO, a a a B. a H. G., 755 So. 2d 175 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . individually on a jury verdict in favor of ABI for misappropriation of trade secrets under section 688.002 . . .

ANICH INDUSTRIES, INC. v. RANEY, G., 751 So. 2d 767 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002(4). 2. . . .

TEDDER BOAT RAMP SYSTEMS, INC. v. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA,, 54 F. Supp. 2d 1300 (M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . Florida Statutes, Section 688.002(4). . . . were given access to the trade secret, they could “obtain economic value from its disclosure or use.” 688.002 . . .

RX SOLUTIONS, INC. a D. v. EXPRESS PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. a a v. a a, 746 So. 2d 475 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . See § 688.002, Fla. Stat. (1997); Lovell Farms, Inc. v. . . . See Lovell Farms; § 688.002, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

ALL PRO SPORTS CAMP, INC. v. WALT DISNEY COMPANY,, 727 So. 2d 363 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Section 688.002, Florida Statutes, defines a “trade secret” as: (4) information, including a formula, . . . b) Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. § 688.002 . . .

ALAN SCOTT, D. C. P. A. v. GREGG F. MOSES, D. C., 712 So. 2d 1242 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . to relief because, the information regarding its patients constitutes “trade secrets” under section 688.002 . . .

AMERICAN RED CROSS, v. PALM BEACH BLOOD BANK, INC., 143 F.3d 1407 (11th Cir. 1998)

. . . . § 688.002(4). . . .

BESTECHNOLOGIES, INC. v. TRIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM, INC. f k a a a, 681 So. 2d 1175 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See § 688.002(4), Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

SETHSCOT COLLECTION, INC. v. DRBUL,, 669 So. 2d 1076 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . Section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (1995), of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, defines "trade secret” . . .

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC. a v. J. McCOMBES,, 661 So. 2d 1223 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (1993), which is a part of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, defines . . .

COULTER CORPORATION, v. LEINERT,, 869 F. Supp. 732 (E.D. Mo. 1994)

. . . Ch. 688.002(4) (Florida's UTSA's definition of a trade secret). . . . .

BOARD OF REGENTS OF STATE OF FLORIDA, By UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, v. TABORSKY,, 648 So. 2d 748 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . trade secrets and proprietary information as prohibited by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Sections 688.002 . . .

LOVELL FARMS, INC. a v. LEVY,, 641 So. 2d 103 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . Further, the Legislature enacted section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1988), which is identical . . .

TINGLEY SYSTEMS, INC. v. BAY STATE HMO MANAGEMENT, INC., 833 F. Supp. 882 (M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . . § 688.002 (1991) for misappropriation of trade secrets. . . .

DAH CHONG HONG, LTD. v. SILK GREENHOUSE, INC., 719 F. Supp. 1072 (M.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . Section 688.002(4), Florida Statutes. . . .