Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Trade

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a trade secret?

• A) A trade secret usually receives legal protection even if its owner did not take reasonable precautions to keep it a secret.
• B) A trade secret generally does not include devices and compilations of information.
• C) A business may attempt to maintain a trade secret when it has a process or product that is not novel enough to receive patent protection.
• D) A business may attempt to maintain a trade secret, but its misappropriation is not considered a breach of law.

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Definitions:

Spatially

Relating to, occupying, or having the character of space, often used to describe how objects fit together in space or are organized.

Signposts

cues or markers within a speech or writing that guide the audience through the structure and important points.

Classification

A method of arranging entities in an organized system based on common characteristics or themes.

Partition

The act of dividing something into parts or sections.