Trade secret

A form of intellectual property, usually involving a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information not generally known or reasonably ascertainable by others by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers. Under Canadian law, information is classified as a trade secret if it is not publicly known, of some independent value, and kept confidential by the owner.

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