Index
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
Summary
A federal law that allows companies to sue in federal court for the misappropriation of trade secrets.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to seek civil remedies in federal court for trade secret theft
- 02.Immunity for whistleblowers who disclose trade secrets to government officials
- 03.Right to seek an 'ex parte seizure' of stolen property in extraordinary circumstances
Penalties
- 01.Compensatory damages for actual loss
- 02.Exemplary damages up to two times the amount of the actual damages
- 03.Reasonable attorney's fees
- 04.Court-ordered injunctions to prevent use of the secret
Verified Citations
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