Q.What happens if my trade secret is revealed?

A.Once a trade secret has been revealed, whether authorized, intentional, or unintentional, it is no longer protectable as a trade secret. While anyone who improperly discloses proprietary information may be civilly sued and in some states criminally prosecuted, this often does not save the trade secret protection.

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