Although there are civil penalties for stealing trade secrets, no criminal penalties exist at this current time.

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Although various state laws make intentional trade secret misappropriation a crime, the primary criminal prosecutions today result under the federal Economic Espionage Act (EEA). The act makes it a crime to steal (intentionally misappropriate) trade secrets and provides for fines and up to 10 years' imprisonment for individuals and up to a $5 million fine for organizations.

Although There Are Civil Penalties for Stealing Trade Secrets, No