A Practice Note discussing trade secret misappropriation claims under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). This Note addresses practical considerations for employers litigating DTSA claims against their employees and former employees, including DTSA pleading standards, remedies, and defenses. This Note also covers confidentiality, seizure orders, inevitable disclosure, and extraterritoriality. This Note is based on federal law. For information on state law trade secret protections, see Trade Secret Laws: State Q&A Tool.