BUS 204 Ch. 8 Case Study Analysis: Trade Secrets

________ copyright and trademark protection, protection of trade secrets ________ to both ideas and their expression.

Unlike, extends

Research plans, pricing information, marketing methods, production techniques, and development ideas _____ possible examples of trade secrets.

are

A customer list ________ potentially be a trade secret.

can

A trade secret is typically information that contains ________ value.

commercial

Dalton ________ make reasonable efforts to keep his customer list secret.

did

In this case, the Jarvinens ________ discover the secret by improper means.

did

The Jarvinens ________ break into Dalton's computer or lockbox in order to obtain the customer list.

did not

Information __________ have to be registered or filed with a government agency in order to receive trade secret protection.

does not

The use of Dalton's customer list by the Jarvinens likely ________ constitute a breach of duty owed to the other party.

does not

Dalton ________ names of the tour group customers openly available to other customers and the public.

had

Therefore, the Jarvinens are probably ____________ to Dalton for violation of trade secret law.

not liable

If Dalton sued the Jarvinens for violation of trade secret law, Dalton would likely be __________.

successful

As a result, Dalton's customer list likely __________ a secret discovered by improper means.

was not

Dalton's customer list ________ confidential and ______ openly available to employees.

was not, was