Trade Secrets

From the Federal Judicial Center

"A Practice Note discussing trade secrets litigation for employers whose employees or former employees have misappropriated trade secrets. This Note describes pre-litigation investigations, sending cease and desist letters, and contacting law enforcement. It also addresses filing a legal action, including forum selection and choice of law issues, deciding whether to include the employee's new employer and third parties, common causes of action (including misappropriation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)), discovery, injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys' fees."--Website

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