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