Question

Ross, an employee at Super Snowboard Company, is laid off. Before he exits Super’s building, he e-mails the company’s marketing campaign to Winter Sports Corporation, Super’s competitor, without permission. This is __________________.

a) copyright infringement
b) patent infringement
c) trademark infringement
d) a theft of trade secrets

Answer 1

Answer:

d) a theft of trade secrets

Explanation:

Trade secrets refer to business confidential information that provides the business with a competitive edge over other businesses in the same industry. When a person uses this confidential business information without authorization, theft of a trade secret has occurred.

Ross committed a theft of trade secret when he shared the company's marketing plan with another company without permission.