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Olivia Lipnic's Libguide on Trade Secrets: Legislative History

A Research Guide on Trade Secret Law

Sources For Legislative History

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Current Proposed Legislation

  • S.1294 - A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of United States persons, and for other purposes. 
    • Introduced: 04/21/2021 in the United States Senate

 

  • S.1245 - A bill to combat the theft of trade secrets by China, and for other purposes.
    • Introduced: 04/20/2021 in the United States Senate

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

The DTSA amended the federal criminal code and created a private civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Essentially, it allows trade secret owners to file civil actions for misappropriation in a U.S. district court for trade secret matters relating to products or services in interstate or foreign commerce.

Legislative History of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

Disclaimer

This site was written by a law student who has not yet been admitted to a bar and is not licensed to give a legal opinion.  This site is intended for informational and research purposes only; it does NOT constitute legal advice and nothing herein should be construed as such. This is an educational site that contains resource samplings, but is not an exhaustive collection.  While every effort has been made to ensure that the included hyperlinks connect to the correct website, results are not guaranteed.  This site is not updated, nor does it necessarily reflect the current status of the law.  Prior to making any legal decisions, you should consult with a licensed attorney in your state. Use of this website, including contact with anyone associated with this site, does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor attorney-client privilege.  All liability relating to the use of the information on this site is disclaimed.

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