Legally obtained information that is gathered to help a company gain an advantage over its rivals is called which of the following?
A)prior art
B)industrial espionage
C)competitive intelligence
D)trade secrets

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Competitive intelligence involves legally obtaining information to gain an advantage over competitors. Prior art refers to existing patents and published materials that may impact a new patent application. Industrial espionage involves illegally obtaining confidential information from competitors. Trade secrets refer to confidential information that a company keeps secret to maintain a competitive advantage.

Legally Obtained Information That Is Gathered to Help a Company