Index
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
Summary
A federal law that provides a uniform standard for trade secret misappropriation and allows companies to sue in federal court.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to protect confidential business information that provides a competitive edge
- 02.The right to seek a court order to seize property to prevent the dissemination of trade secrets
Penalties
- 01.Compensatory damages for actual loss
- 02.Exemplary damages up to two times the amount of the compensatory damages
- 03.Attorney fees for the prevailing party if the misappropriation was willful
Verified Citations
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