Perspective
Apr. 29, 2016
Federal trade secrets protection: DTSA will close gap in law well known to Silicon Valley
The Defend Trade Secrets Act seems to address a gap in the current California trade secret laws and precedent that Silicon Valley companies have been struggling with for some time. By Karineh Khachatourian
Karineh Khachatourian
Managing Partner, Silicon Valley office
Duane Morris
Intellectual Property, Litigation
2475 Hanover St
Palo Alto , CA 94304
Phone: (650) 847-4150
Fax: (650) 847-4151
Email: kkhachatourian@duanemorris.com
George Washington Univ Law School
Karineh is a member of the firm's intellectual property section.
Much has been written about the implications of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) that the House approved on Wednesday. There has been mention of trade secret "trolls," possible abuses, ambiguities and extended litigation. Silicon Valley companies and lawyers will probably be the most affected by this law. Accordingly, they offer a unique perspective, and it is not all bad.
It is challenging to be a trade secret ...
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