Breach of NDA
Legal action must be taken within four years of the date a breach of a non-disclosure agreement is discovered.[1]
The statute of limitations for bringing a claim for misappropriation is three years in Pennsylvania.[2] The time limit begins when misappropriation is discovered, or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence.
Trade Secret: Defined
In Pennsylvania, a trade secret is information that[3]:
- Has economic value due to it not being generally known.
- Is subject to reasonable efforts by the owner to be kept confidential.