Oregon Code § 646.465·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Damages for misappropriation.
(1) A complainant is entitled to recover damages adequate to compensate for
misappropriation, unless a material and prejudicial change of position by a
defendant prior to acquiring knowledge or reason to know of the
misappropriation renders a monetary recovery inequitable.
(2) Damages may
include both the actual loss caused by misappropriation, and the unjust
enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in
computing actual loss, but shall not be less than a reasonable royalty for the
unauthorized disclosure or use of a trade secret.
(3) Upon a
finding of willful or malicious misappropriation, punitive damages may be
awarded in an amount not exceeding twice any award made under subsections (1)
and (2) of this section. [1987 c.537 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 646.465
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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