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A trade secret is information that a business keeps confidential to maintain a competitive advantage. Well-known examples include the Coca-Cola formula and the recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Unlike other forms of intellectual property ("IP"), trade secrets do not require formal registration and can remain protected indefinitely, provided the information continues to meet the legal requirements for trade secret status. Instead, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), among other measures, are commonly used to keep the information secret.
Like other IP assets, trade secrets may be sold or licensed. Unauthorized acquisition, use, or disclosure of a trade secret by others in a manner contrary to honest commercial practices is considered misappropriation of the trade secret. If trade secret misappropriation happens, the trade secret holder can seek various legal remedies.
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