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Intellectual Property

May 11, 2018

After two years, federal trade secrets law has not changed much, lawyers say

As a groundbreaking federal trade secrets law marks its second anniversary, attorneys say its effect on intellectual property litigation is minimal but still developing.

After two years, federal trade secrets law has not changed much, lawyers say
Sen. Orrin Hatch R-Utah) the chairman, speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 16, 2017.

As a closely watched federal trade secrets law marks its second anniversary, attorneys say its effect on intellectual property litigation is minimal but still developing.

While some lawyers are pursuing claims under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, the number of state cases has held steady, and most federal actions in California include claims under the state Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

“So far,...

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