Index
Economic Espionage Act of 1996
Summary
A federal law that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets, particularly for the benefit of foreign entities.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Protection of proprietary business information from theft
- 02.Federal prosecution of trade secret misappropriation
Penalties
- 01.Fines up to $10 million for organizations
- 02.Imprisonment for up to 15 years for individuals
- 03.Forfeiture of any property derived from the violation
Verified Citations
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