
Which federal law, enacted in 2016, created a private civil cause of action in federal court for trade secret misappropriation?
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Options:
- Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016
- Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) of 2016
- Lanham Act of 2016
- Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2016
Correct answer: Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016
Explanation: The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 created a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and, since 2016, has allowed private suits in federal court for such claims.
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