Definition:
Any piece of information used by a business that isn't known to the general public, including formulas, business plans, designs and procedures.
Related Terms:
Intellectual Property
Patent
Trademark
Related Information:
U.S. Department of Labor Definition of a Trade Secret
Intellectual Property
Legal Resources for Small Businesses
Related Books:
Nondisclosure Agreements: Protect Your Trade Secrets and More
Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property: A Practical Guide to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Trade Secrets
More Books about Business Law
|
|
Go to Full Glossary |
