Companies Should Take Notice of the Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Trade Secret Law

The Seventh Circuit's ruling illustrates that in trade secret cases, U.S. law may extend beyond its borders. An 'act in furtherance' in the U.S. enables claims for theft occurring globally, significantly impacting how multinational companies approach trade secret compliance and protection.

By affirming that U.S. trade secret law applies extraterritorially provided 'an act in furtherance' occurs in the U.S., the court underscores the necessity for companies worldwide to remain vigilant regarding U.S. law, as actions taken in the U.S. could present risks and liabilities for foreign entities.

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