Can I still protect trade secrets through an Oklahoma NDA?

Yes — the Oklahoma Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the federal DTSA both provide trade secret protection independent of § 219A.

Non-Disclosure Agreement for Oklahoma

Q: Are general non-competes enforceable in Oklahoma?

No — 15 O.S. § 219A limits employee non-competes to restrictions on direct solicitation of established customers. Broader non-competes are unenforceable.

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Oklahoma legal context

Oklahoma adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at 78 O.S. §§ 85–94. Oklahoma's 15 O.S. § 219A broadly limits non-competes — only restrictions on direct solicitation of established customers are enforceable. Confidentiality clauses tied to trade secret protection remain enforceable.

Key OK statutes

Oklahoma Uniform Trade Secrets Act
78 O.S. §§ 85–94
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
Restraint of Trade Statute
15 O.S. § 219A
Limits employee non-competes to direct customer-solicitation restrictions.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

Oklahoma-specific considerations

Customer-Solicitation Limitation
Only restrictions on direct solicitation of established customers are enforceable as non-competes.
Confidentiality Still Enforceable
Narrowly drafted confidentiality and trade secret terms survive § 219A.
OUTSA Remedies
Trade secret misappropriation claims include injunctive relief and damages.