Remedies for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets

What remedies are available if trade secrets have been misappropriated?

Under Texas law, a claimant who prevails on a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets may be entitled to injunctive relief as well as damages.  “Damages can include both the actual loss caused by misappropriation and the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing actual loss.”  Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 134A.004(a).  Alternatively, “damages caused by misappropriation may be measured by imposition of liability for a reasonable royalty for a misappropriator’s unauthorized disclosure or use of a trade secret.”  Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 134A.004(a).  Additionally, “if wilful and malicious misappropriation is proven by clear and convincing evidence, the fact finder may award exemplary damages in an amount not to exceed twice any award” described above.  Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 134A.004(b).