According to the Economic Espionage Act, ________

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to the Economic Espionage Act, ________.

• A) persons who have reverse engineered a trade secret can use that trade secret, and the related trademark
• B) it is a federal crime to steal another's trade secret
• C) the rights to a trade secret will have to be renewed after a specified period of time
• D) trade secrets can be shared for a limited amount of time

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Definitions:

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Conglomerate Business

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms, involved in unrelated business activities.

Japan

A country located in East Asia, known for its rich culture, advanced technology, and historical significance.

Keiretsu

A network of interlinked Japanese companies, sharing mutual interests and relationships, often linking manufacturers with suppliers, distributors, and banks.