If one party to a lawsuit requests the production of documents that would expose a trade secret, the party against whom the request is made may procure the following to ensure the confidentiality of the secret:
A) a counterclaim
B) a deposition
C) a protective order
D) an injunction
E) a restraint of trade

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A protective order may be procured in a lawsuit to prevent confidential or sensitive information from being disclosed to the public or the opposing party. In this case, the party against whom the request is made may file a motion for a protective order to ensure that the trade secret is not disclosed. This would allow them to comply with the request without exposing the secret to the opposing party. A counterclaim, deposition, injunction, and restraint of trade are not relevant options in this scenario.

If One Party to a Lawsuit Requests the Production of Documents