Breach of NDA
If an NDA breach occurs, the injured party may seek legal remedies. In Georgia, an action for a breach of contract must be filed within six years (applies to contracts not executed under seal).[1]
For trade secret misappropriation, actions must be filed within five years of discovering the misappropriation.[2]
Trade Secret: Defined
As per Georgia law, information qualifies as a trade secret if[3]:
- The information holds economic value for the owner as it is not generally known or easily obtained.
- The information is protected from disclosure by its owner.