(a) “Protected purchaser” means a purchaser of a certificated or uncertificated security, or of an interest therein, who:

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(1) gives value;
(2) does not have notice of any adverse claim to the security; and
(3) obtains control of the certificated or uncertificated security.
(b) A protected purchaser acquires its interest in the security free of any adverse claim.