Lecture - 2 units. This course focuses on the law of trade secrets, including the Defend Trade Secret Act (DTSA), the Uniform Trade Secret Act (UTSA), restrictive covenants and covenants not to compete, current case law developments, and overlap between trade secret laws and employment laws. There is also discussion of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and computer forensics. No technical background is required.
Prerequisites: 274 Intellectual Property or instructor consent is required. Prior coursework in Property, Torts, Evidence and Contracts is recommended.
This course will be taught as an accelerated course. Class will meet for 9 weeks, starting with the first week of the semester.
Classroom Policies: This course has an attendance policy.
Classroom Policies: This course has a participation policy.
Final Assessment: Exam