The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) represents a pivotal development in the protection of trade secrets. The DTSA contains provisions for federal jurisdiction, ex parte civil seizure, and robust damages. Companies should consider updating their form documents (e.g., NDAs) to provide notice of immunity under the DTSA for certain disclosures.
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Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
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The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) represents a pivotal development in the protection of trade secrets. The DTSA contains provisions for federal jurisdiction, ex parte civil seizure, and robust damages. Companies should consider updating their form documents (e.g., NDAs) to provide notice of immunity under the DTSA for certain disclosures.