Webinar Recap! The Defend Trade Secrets Act: 3 Years Later

In Seyfarth's third installment in its 2019 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys Katherine Perrelli, Justin K. Beyer, and Amy Abeloff focused on the key provisions of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, how the DTSA has evolved since it was passed three years ago, and what to expect in the future.

As a conclusion to this well-received webinar, we compiled a summary of takeaways:

• The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 created a federal civil cause of action for owners of trade secrets that have been misappropriated. While the DTSA is very similar to the UTSA, there are a few key differences to be aware of—such as the DTSA's ex parte seizure option, which may be brought by a plaintiff without notice to an adversary, and the DTSA's whistleblower immunity.