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Trade Secret LawUnited States

Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)

Summary

A federal law that allows owners of trade secrets to sue in federal court when their secrets have been misappropriated.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to seek civil remedies in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
  • 02.
    Right to protect secret information used in interstate commerce

Penalties

  • 01.
    Exemplary damages up to two times the amount of the actual damages
  • 02.
    Attorney's fees for willful and malicious misappropriation
  • 03.
    Court-ordered seizure of property necessary to prevent the propagation of the trade secret

Verified Citations

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