Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-43-1-7 — Offense against intellectual property
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 1: Arson, Mischief, and Tampering, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-43-1-7
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 7. A person who knowingly or intentionally and who without authorization: (1) modifies data, a computer program, or supporting documentation; (2) destroys data, a computer program, or supporting documentation; or (3) discloses or takes data, a computer program, or supporting documentation that is: (A) a trade secret (as defined in IC 24-2-3-2 ); or (B) otherwise confidential as provided by law; and that resides or exists internally or externally on a computer, computer system, or computer network, commits an offense against intellectual property, a Level 6 felony.
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Is offense against intellectual property a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Offense against intellectual property is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-1-7.
Which Indiana statute covers offense against intellectual property?
Offense against intellectual property is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-1-7 (Offense against intellectual property).
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