Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Fundamentals


Summary

This practice note provides an overview of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), including federal trade secret misappropriation claims, standing, the DTSA's statute of limitations, preservation of confidentiality during litigation, ex parte seizure orders and other remedies under the DTSA (including injunctive relief, limits on such relief in the employment context, monetary relief, and exemplary damages and attorney's fees), and the DTSA's whistleblower immunity and notice provisions.