If a competitor reverse-engineers a trade secret,then the competitor is ________.
A)allowed co-ownership of the trade secret and its original trademark
B)allowed to use the trade secret but not its original trademark
C)not allowed to gain commercially from the trade secret
D)obliged to inform the original owner of the trade secret

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If a competitor reverse-engineers a trade secret, they are not allowed to use its original trademark as it is still protected intellectual property of the original owner. However, they may be able to use the trade secret itself if they have not violated any laws in obtaining the information.

If a Competitor Reverse-Engineers a Trade Secret,then the Competitor Is