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What is meant by "not readily ascertainable?"

Information that is readily ascertainable is not capable of trade secret protection. The method of manufacturing your product (perhaps a new shoe design) is not a trade secret if someone can learn how to make your product by simply examining the product.

Updated: 11/12/99

Important: These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided by the Patent Cafe where prepared by N Paul Friederichs III and Andy Gibbs. They are used with permission of the Patent Cafe. More intellectual property resources can be found at the Patent Cafe.

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