ChemoPharm Has Just Developed a New Method of Infusing Medications

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Essay

ChemoPharm has just developed a new method of infusing medications for patients receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer.The process is still in the developmental phase,so ChemoPharm has been careful not to release any information regarding the process.The information is constantly under lock and key.Jensen,a competitor's employee,took a public tour of ChemoPharm's headquarters to evaluate going to work for ChemoPharm.While on the tour,Jensen accidentally saw the process being conducted in a small laboratory that was visible to everyone,but not part of the tour.Jensen realized that probably no one else would recognize the process,and said nothing.Jensen was able to duplicate ChemoPharm's process,and is now about to be promoted to vice president.Does ChemoPharm have a claim against Jensen and Jensen's employer? What is the likely outcome?

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