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Symposium, Understanding the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): The Federalization of Trade Secrecy

Elizabeth A. Rowe

Co-author(s)

David H. Green ,

James H. A. Pooley ,

Ryan Calo

Date

2017

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This symposium discussion of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review focuses on the newly enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Panelists address unsettled issues, likely impact of the new law, and areas to be tested and developed by courts.

Citation

Ryan Calo et al., Symposium, Understanding the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): The Federalization of Trade Secrecy, 50 Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, 331–364 (2017).

UVA Law Faculty Affiliations

Elizabeth A. Rowe

John W. Glynn Jr. Law & Business Program

Center for International & Comparative Law

Intellectual Property

LawTech Center

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