Trade Secret Law
/ˈtreɪd ˈsiːkrɪt lɔː/
Definitions
- (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
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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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