One Key Advantage That Trade Secret Law Has Over the Use

Multiple Choice

One key advantage that trade secret law has over the use of patents and copyrights in protecting companies from losing control of their intellectual property is ____.

A) the time limitation for a trade secret is longer than for patents and copyrights
B) no royalties must be paid on trade secrets
C) trade secrets can become part of the prior art and be used to protect patents and copyrights
D) there is no need to file an application or disclose the trade secret to gain protection