The owner of a trade secret has the privilege to refuse to disclose the secret, which may be invoked by his agent, or employee or by himself and to prevent another from disclosing it, if the allowance of the privilege will not tend to conceal fraud or otherwise cause an injustice. If disclosure thereof were ordered, the judge shall take the necessary measures to protect the interests of the owner of the trade secret, of the parties involved and of justice.
History —Sept. 23, 2004, No. 451, § 1.