# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 11. Trade Regulation

### Subtitle 12. Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act

#### Section 11-1204

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) Willful and malicious misappropriation exists.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)