# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 11. Trade Regulation

### Subtitle 12. Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act

#### Section 11-1205

In an action under this subtitle, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.

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