The Distinction Between Legitimate Competitive Intelligence and Industrial Espionage

question 22

Multiple Choice

The distinction between legitimate competitive intelligence and industrial espionage:

• A)Is clearly defined by legislation and case law relating to trade secrets
• B)Is not always clear
• C)Is non-existent - they overlap to a great extent
• D)Is easily resolved by hiring a good lawyer

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Definitions:

Congressional Approval

The act of the United States Congress passing legislation or confirming appointments made by the President.

War Powers Resolution of 1973

A federal law aimed at checking the president's power to commit the United States to armed conflict without the consent of Congress.

American Troops

Members of the United States Armed Forces, which include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Declaration of War

A declaration of war is a formal act by which one nation goes to war against another, typically requiring approval by the legislature in democratic countries.