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18 U.S.C. ch. 90 — Protection of Trade Secrets (Economic Espionage / Defend Trade Secrets Act, §§ 1831–1839)

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["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1833. — Exceptions to prohibitions"]1
  1. Exceptions to prohibitions"]

    Exceptions to prohibitions

    — Exceptions to prohibitions (a) In General .— This chapter does not prohibit or create a private right of action for— (1) any otherwise lawful activity…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1836. — Civil proceedings"]1
  1. Civil proceedings"]

    Civil proceedings

    — Civil proceedings (a) The Attorney General may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate injunctive relief against any violation of this chapter. (b) Private…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1838. — Construction with other laws"]1
  1. Construction with other laws"]

    Construction with other laws

    — Construction with other laws Except as provided in section 1833(b), this chapter shall not be construed to preempt or displace any other remedies, whether…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1835. — Orders to preserve confidentiality"]1
  1. Orders to preserve confidentiality"]

    Orders to preserve confidentiality

    — Orders to preserve confidentiality (a) In General .— In any prosecution or other proceeding under this chapter, the court shall enter such orders and take…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1831. — Economic espionage"]1
  1. Economic espionage"]

    Economic espionage

    — Economic espionage (a) In General .— Whoever, intending or knowing that the offense will benefit any foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1832. — Theft of trade secrets"]1
  1. Theft of trade secrets"]

    Theft of trade secrets

    — Theft of trade secrets (a) Whoever, with intent to convert a trade secret, that is related to a product or service used in or intended for use in interstate…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1839. — Definitions"]1
  1. Definitions"]

    Definitions

    — Definitions As used in this chapter— (1) the term “foreign instrumentality” means any agency, bureau, ministry, component, institution, association, or any…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1837. — Applicability to conduct outside the United States"]1
  1. Applicability to conduct outside the United States"]

    Applicability to conduct outside the United States

    — Applicability to conduct outside the United States This chapter also applies to conduct occurring outside the United States if— (1) the offender is a natural…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1834. — Criminal forfeiture"]1
  1. Criminal forfeiture"]

    Criminal forfeiture

    — Criminal forfeiture Forfeiture, destruction, and restitution relating to this chapter shall be subject to section 2323, to the extent provided in that…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1833. — Exceptions to prohibitions"]1
  1. Exceptions to prohibitions"]

    Exceptions to prohibitions

    — Exceptions to prohibitions (3) Notice.— (A) In general .— An employer shall provide notice of the immunity set forth in this subsection in any contract or…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1839. — Definitions"]1
  1. Definitions"]

    Definitions

    — Definitions (5) the term “misappropriation” means— (A) acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1836. — Civil proceedings"]1
  1. Civil proceedings"]

    Civil proceedings

    — Civil proceedings (2) Civil seizure.— (A) In general.— (i) Application .— Based on an affidavit or verified complaint satisfying the requirements of this…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1839. — Definitions"]1
  1. Definitions"]

    Definitions

    — Definitions (7) the term “Trademark Act of 1946” means the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in…

["Title 18 — CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE", "PART I — CRIMES", "CHAPTER 90 — PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS", "§ 1836. — Civil proceedings"]1
  1. Civil proceedings"]

    Civil proceedings

    — Civil proceedings subparagraph (D); (iv) provide guidance to the law enforcement officials executing the seizure that clearly delineates the scope of the…

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