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Introductory Text
CHAPTER I Subject matter and scope
Article 1.Subject matter and scope
Article 2.Definitions
CHAPTER II Acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets
Article 3.Lawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets
Article 4.Unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets
Article 5.Exceptions
CHAPTER III Measures, procedures and remedies
Section 1 General provisions
Article 6.General obligation
Article 7.Proportionality and abuse of process
Article 8.Limitation period
Article 9.Preservation of confidentiality of trade secrets in the course of legal proceedings
Section 2 Provisional and precautionary measures
Article 10.Provisional and precautionary measures
Article 11.Conditions of application and safeguards
Section 3 Measures resulting from a decision on the merits of the case
Article 12.Injunctions and corrective measures
Article 13.Conditions of application, safeguards and alternative measures
Article 14.Damages
Article 15.Publication of judicial decisions
CHAPTER IV Sanctions, reporting and final provisions
Article 16.Sanctions for non-compliance with this Directive
Article 17.Exchange of information and correspondents
Article 18.Reports
Article 19.Transposition
Article 20.Entry into force
Article 21.Addressees
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