Trade Secret Theft Warrants Worldwide Injunction

Six defendants were found liable for misappropriation of trade secrets in violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. The court issued a worldwide permanent injunction subject to minor partial exceptions for a limited period of time.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT… The court noted that the worldwide span of the injunction, which prohibits using, possessing, selling, or otherwise distributing any product that includes the stolen trade secrets, was plainly contemplated by the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act. This highlights the broader scope of the federal law regarding available remedies.