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trade secret

n.
A secret formula, method, or device that gives one an advantage over competitors.
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trade secret

n
(Commerce) a secret formula, technique, process, etc, known and used to advantage by only one manufacturer
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trade′ se′cret


n.
a secret method, device, process, or formula, used to competitive advantage in a business.
[1900–05]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.trade secret - a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition
secret - something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret"
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trade secret

n → segreto commerciale
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He merely kept his trade secret, because he had to keep his tricks secret, like any other conjurer.
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A good portion of these intangible assets is intellectual property which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. As you may be aware, there is now federal jurisdiction for trade secret theft.
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New York, NY, May 25, 2019 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Francis Citera, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at a webcast entitled: "The Defend Trade Secrets Act in the 2019 Landscape: Managing and Securing Your Trade Secrets Live Webcast." This webcast is scheduled June 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (ET).
David L. Pardue, Partner, Owen Gleaton Egan Jones Sweeney, LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group's Live Webcast

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