Trade Secret Misappropriation
/ˈtreɪd ˈsiːkrɪt ˌmɪsəprəˌpriːˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful acquisition, disclosure, or use of a trade secret without the owner's consent, in violation of trade secret law.
The company sued for trade secret misappropriation after a former employee leaked confidential formulas.
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Commentary
Trade secret misappropriation typically requires proof of improper means or breach of a duty; precision in defining the secret and ownership is crucial in litigation.
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