Economic Espionage
/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˈɛspɪənɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful targeting and theft of trade secrets or proprietary economic information to benefit a foreign government or commercial entity.
The company filed charges of economic espionage after discovering their product designs had been stolen.
Forms
- economic espionage
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Commentary
Economic espionage statutes often require proof of intent to benefit a foreign power or entity, distinguishing it from general trade secret theft.
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