The Measure of Damages for Misappropriation of a Trade Secret

question 15

Multiple Choice

The measure of damages for misappropriation of a trade secret is:

• A) ten times the loss of revenues by the owner of the trade secret (punitive damages).
• B) three times the loss of revenues by the owner of the trade secret (treble damages).
• C) the loss of revenues by the owner of the trade secret.
• D) the profits earned by the 'thief' derived from the misappropriation of the trade secret.

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