In this episode we explore trade secrets and the current status of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) with attorney and renowned author, Eric Bensen.  Mr. Bensen has advised clients throughout the United States as well as in Japan and Europe on intellectual property issues arising in litigation, licensing and transactional matters and has served as an expert witness on matters of intellectual property law.  Eric has penned treatise materials and articles for Lexis, Matthew Bender, and Practical Guidance.  Some of his works include: Milgrim on Trade Secrets, Patent Law Perspectives, Milgrim on Licensing, Bensen Patent Licensing Transactions, U.S. Patent Opinions & Evaluations and New York Intellectual Property Law.  To learn more about trade secrets view Eric's article on Trade Secret Fundamentals.  To learn more about the DTSA, and other related issues, check out Eric's Practical Guidance Practice Note on the DTSA. Another great reference material is Eric's, Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Claims and Remedies Checklist. access the transcript for this podcast episode within Lexis Practical Guidance, click here.