For sample, there is a 3-year statute of limitations after discovery of the trade secret violation. There are no criminal penalties in the statute. This is China's first trade secret law. There is third-party liability. If these damages cannot be calculated, the amount of profits obtained by the infringing party together with reasonable fees arising from the investigation will be paid.
Injunctive relief is also available.
If the infringer does not comply with the cessation order, a fine of more that twice and less that three times the amount of the value of goods sole will be imposed. A decision of the Administration for Industry and Commerce may be appealed to court. Under the law of confidential information, industrial know-how in documents, design specifications, drawings, or other tangible forms of confidential information are protected. Singapore The common law protects confidential information and trade secrets. The law is not limited to employees or contractual relationships.