Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 943)

1. Introductory Text

2. CHAPTER I Subject matter and scope

   1. Article 1. Subject matter and scope

   2. Article 2. Definitions

3. CHAPTER II Acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets

   1. Article 3. Lawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets

   2. Article 4. Unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure of trade secrets

   3. Article 5. Exceptions

4. CHAPTER III Measures, procedures and remedies

   1. Section 1 General provisions

      1. Article 6. General obligation

      2. Article 7. Proportionality and abuse of process

      3. Article 8. Limitation period

      4. Article 9. Preservation of confidentiality of trade secrets in the course of legal proceedings

   2. Section 2 Provisional and precautionary measures

      1. Article 10. Provisional and precautionary measures

      2. Article 11. Conditions of application and safeguards

   3. Section 3 Measures resulting from a decision on the merits of the case

      1. Article 12. Injunctions and corrective measures

      2. Article 13. Conditions of application, safeguards and alternative measures

      3. Article 14. Damages

      4. Article 15. Publication of judicial decisions

5. CHAPTER IV Sanctions, reporting and final provisions

   1. Article 16. Sanctions for non-compliance with this Directive

   2. Article 17. Exchange of information and correspondents

   3. Article 18. Reports

   4. Article 19. Transposition

   5. Article 20. Entry into force

   6. Article 21. Addressees

6. Signature