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Trade secrets safeguard valuable, confidential know-how or information, known to a limited group and actively protected. They provide a competitive edge and can be sold or licensed.

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Trade secrets are Intellectual Property rights on confidential information. Trade secrets protect undisclosed know-how and valuable business information against their unlawful acquisition, use, and disclosure. The commercial and economic value of trade secrets results from their secrecy.

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