Asked by Dejanece Thomas on Jul 14, 2024
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To stop a competitor from using a trade secret,the plaintiff must prove that a trade secret actually existed,the defendant acquired the trade secret unlawfully,and ________.
A) the trade secret is the plaintiff's sole intellectual property right
B) the inventor successfully patented the trade secret
C) the defendant published the trade secret
D) the defendant used the trade secret without the plaintiff's permission
E) the plaintiff had the trade secret for less than 20 years
Trade Secret
Information, including a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information, not generally known or reasonably ascertainable, by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers.
Unlawfully Acquired
Refers to assets or goods obtained in violation of the law.
Intellectual Property
Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
- Acquire knowledge of the basic tenets of trade secret protection and the obligations needed to ensure its maintenance.
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Maria PegueroJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To stop a competitor from using a trade secret,the plaintiff must prove that a trade secret actually existed,the defendant acquired the trade secret unlawfully,and the defendant used the trade secret without the plaintiff's permission.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the basic tenets of trade secret protection and the obligations needed to ensure its maintenance.