Today, President Obama signed into law S. 1890, which will allow companies to sue entities in federal court over allegations of trade secrets theft. Previously, the Senate passed the bill 87-0 on April 4, and the House cleared it by 410-2 on April 27.
“Enacting the Defend Trade Secrets Act is the most significant intellectual property development in years, and it demonstrates that Republicans and Democrats can work across the aisle in seeking to advance important public policies that will benefit the American people and boost our nation’s economy,” Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch (R), the bill’s sponsor, said today in a statement.
The federal trade secrets statute imposes certain new requirements on all employers who use non-disclosure agreements with their employees. To make sure that your business is compliant, contact an attorney knowledgeable in this area.
Leiza Dolghih is the founder of Dolghih Law Group PLLC. She is board certified in labor and employment law and has 16+ years of experience in commercial and employment litigation, including trade secrets and non-compete disputes. You can contact her directly at leiza@dlg-legal.com or (214) 531-2403.