“The essential elements to pleading a California Uniform Trade Secret Act (“CUTSA”) cause of action are: 1. The existence of a trade secret; 2. Improper acquisition and/or use of the trade secret; 3. Damage to the plaintiff and/or unjust enrichment to the defendant; and 4. Improper acquisition and/or use of trade secret was a substantial factor in causing harm and/or unjust enrichment.”
[California Elements of an Action [certain citations omitted]]
