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Trade SecretUnited States

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 an injunction to prevent the disclosure of trade secrets.
  • 02.
    Right to recover damages for actual loss and unjust enrichment.
  • 03.
    Right to ex parte seizure of property to prevent the propagation of a trade secret in extraordinary circumstances.

Penalties

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

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