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I'm pretty sure the fundamental difference between trade secrets and a patent is that if someone else comes up with it independently, or if you tell someone wha
by newfoundglory 9y ago
I'm pretty sure the fundamental difference between trade secrets and a patent is that if someone else comes up with it independently, or if you tell someone what it is, a patent protects you and a trade secret doesn't.
- mc32 9y agoOP [lmkg] says it would still be infringement, if there is no agreement [x-licensing]. Not sure if that is true or not though.
- newfoundglory 9y agoThey are probably assuming that you were given the information with the knowledge it was a trade secret even if you didn't sign anything specific about keeping it secret, not that you invented it separately.
- mc32 9y agoThat was the missing piece. Thanks.