Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow

Exercise 20

Which of the following statements is true about a “trade secret”?

A. It offers legal protection just as a trademark does.

B. It is a patent “in the works.”

C. It is widely known but rarely discussed.

D. All of the above.

Step 1 of 2

Trade Secret

A trade secret is privileged information, usually a patent under process (in the works).

Thus, the correct option is.