Does West Virginia enforce NDAs?

Yes — reasonable confidentiality and trade secret terms are enforceable. West Virginia courts apply a common-law reasonableness analysis.

What is West Virginia's trade secret statute?

The West Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (W. Va. Code §§ 47-22-1 to 47-22-10).

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West Virginia legal context

West Virginia adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at W. Va. Code §§ 47-22-1 to 47-22-10. West Virginia evaluates restrictive covenants under common-law reasonableness — protectable interest, duration, and geography. West Virginia courts apply a partial-enforcement approach for overbroad covenants.

Key WV statutes

West Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act
W. Va. Code §§ 47-22-1 to 47-22-10
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

West Virginia-specific considerations

Common-Law Reasonableness
Courts evaluate legitimate business interest, duration, geography, and burden on the employee.
Partial Enforcement
Courts may narrow overbroad provisions rather than voiding them entirely.
WVUTSA Remedies
Includes injunctive relief and damages for trade secret misappropriation.