trade secret

American  

noun

1. a secret process, technique, method, etc., used to advantage in a trade, business, profession, etc.

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trade secret British  

noun

1. a secret formula, technique, process, etc, known and used to advantage by only one manufacturer

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Etymology

Origin of trade secret

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

District Judge Pamela Chen partially denied Shkreli’s motion to dismiss the case, including ruling that the album can be considered a trade secret.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re grateful to the jury for making sure justice was served today, sending a clear message that stealing trade secrets has serious consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times

The jury on Thursday found EDO liable for breach of contract but decided EDO wasn’t liable for claims of trade secret violations between 2019 to 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

Typically, he said, “confidential” information governed by a protective order refers to sensitive data like trade secrets or personal information, such as Social Security numbers and health records.

From Los Angeles Times

The prosecutors said the leak of trade secrets caused billions of dollars in losses to Samsung and South Korea’s semiconductor-driven economy.

From The Wall Street Journal