What is the maximum duration of a Utah NDA non-compete?

Post-employment non-competes are capped at 12 months under Utah Code § 34-51-201. Confidentiality clauses can extend longer.

Are broadcasting industry non-competes treated differently?

Yes — Utah Code § 34-51-301 contains additional restrictions on broadcasting-industry non-competes.

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Utah legal context

Utah adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at Utah Code §§ 13-24-1 to 13-24-9. Utah's Post-Employment Restrictions Act (Utah Code §§ 34-51-101 to 34-51-301) caps employee post-employment non-competes at 12 months. Confidentiality and trade secret clauses are broadly enforceable.

Key UT statutes

Utah Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Utah Code §§ 13-24-1 to 13-24-9
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
Post-Employment Restrictions Act
Utah Code §§ 34-51-101 to 34-51-301
Caps post-employment non-competes at 12 months.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

Utah-specific considerations

12-Month Non-Compete Cap
Post-employment non-competes cannot exceed 12 months under Utah Code § 34-51-201.
Confidentiality Distinct
The 12-month cap applies to non-competes — confidentiality and trade secret terms can extend further.
UUTSA Remedies
Trade secret misappropriation includes injunctive relief and damages.