Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)

18 Pa.C.S. § 3930: Theft of trade secrets

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines theft of trade secrets as felonies of the second or third degree, depending on the method used and intent. The crime is complete regardless of whether the trade secret is later returned.

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