In early 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated the Disruptive Technology Strike Force. This entity was created with the purpose to “target illicit actors, strengthen supply chains and protect critical technology assets from theft by nation-state adversaries”. A surge in the enforcement of trade secret theft and export control violations indicates an increased level of activity by this multiagency strike force.
Given this context, it becomes imperative for companies, especially those in the tech industry, to adapt a proactive strategy in safeguarding their sensitive technologies from foreign threats. This assertion is put forth by attorneys at McGuireWoods.
For detailed insights into the subject, one can refer to this article written by Andrew Austria, Patrick Rowan, and Alex Brackett on Law360.