A trade secret is information a company utilizes in its business that is kept secret in the ordinary course of business to maintain the company’s competitive advantage over competitors. It cannot be readily ascertainable by those who could profit from its disclosure and must derive independent economic value. Trade secrets can include formulas, patterns, processes, and devices. Google’s search algorithm or Coca-Cola’s formula are both examples of important trade secret
source: MIT Press Open
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