Stealing a trade secret is a federal crime when the information
relates to a product in interstate or foreign commerce, 18 U.S.C.
1832 (theft of trade secrets), or when the intended beneficiary is
a foreign power, 18 U.S.C. 1831 (economic espionage). Section 1832
requires that the thief be aware that the misappropriation will
injure the secret's owner to the benefit of someone else. Section
1831 requires only that the thief intend to benefit a foreign
government or one of its instrumentalities. Section 1832 (theft)
violations are punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10
years, or a fine of not more than $250,000 (not more than $5
million for organizations), or both. Section 1831 (espionage)
violations by individuals are punishable by imprisonment for not
more than 15 years, or a fine of the greater of not more than $5
million, or both. Section 1831 violations by organizations are
punishable by a fine of not more than the greater of $10 million or
three times the value of the stolen trade secret. Maximum fines for
both individuals and organizations may be higher when the amount of
the gain or loss associated with the offense is substantial. Any
attempt or conspiracy to commit either offense carries the same
penalties as the underlying crime. Offenders must also be ordered
to pay restitution. Moreover, property derived from the offense or
used to facilitate its commission is subject to confiscation. The
sections reach violations occurring overseas, if the offender is a
United States national or if an act in furtherance of the crime is
committed within the United States.
General
Imprint: |
Bibliogov
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2013 |
First published: |
November 2013 |
Authors: |
Charles Doyle
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 1mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
22 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-293-27419-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-293-27419-4 |
Barcode: |
9781293274194 |
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