While courts only sparingly grant ex parte seizures under the DTSA, the availability of federal jurisdiction and extraordinary remedies may be enhancing enforcement efforts.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) was signed into law May 11, 2016. One year later, Latham’s analysis of federal case filings and court rulings reveals five important lessons for businesses that protect their innovations as trade secrets, or that may find themselves needing to defend against allegations of misappropriation.