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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)

Summary

A federal law that allows businesses to sue in federal court when their trade secrets have been stolen or misappropriated.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to seek federal court remedies for trade secret theft
  • 02.
    Right to keep proprietary business information confidential
  • 03.
    Right to seek an ex parte seizure to prevent the spread of stolen secrets

Penalties

  • 01.
    Actual loss damages and unjust enrichment damages
  • 02.
    Exemplary damages up to two times the amount of actual damages
  • 03.
    Attorney fees in cases of willful and malicious misappropriation

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