The Defend Trade Secrets Act,which became effective in May 2016:
A) provides for criminal penalties for misappropriation of trade secrets.
B) preempts state trade secret laws.
C) provides for equitable remedies and the award of damages for misappropriation of trade secrets.
D) All of these.

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The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) primarily provides for equitable remedies and the award of damages for the misappropriation of trade secrets. It does not preempt state trade secret laws, allowing for both federal and state claims, and it does not provide for criminal penalties; criminal penalties for trade secret theft are covered under the Economic Espionage Act.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act,which Became Effective in May 2016