Trade Secret Law

/ˈtreɪd ˈsiːkrɪt lɔː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The body of law governing the protection of confidential business information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
    The company relied on trade secret law to safeguard its proprietary formula.

Forms

  • trade secret laws

Commentary

Trade secret law often requires that the information be actively kept secret and provides remedies against improper acquisition or disclosure.

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