A competitor can lawfully use a rival's trade secret if the competitor got the trade secret by means of ________.
A) cross-licensing
B) reverse engineering
C) patenting
D) copyrighting

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Reverse engineering, which involves the lawful examination and disassembly of a product or process to learn how it functions, can result in the discovery of a trade secret. If a competitor obtains a trade secret through reverse engineering, they can lawfully use it. However, if they obtained the trade secret through other means such as theft, espionage or breach of contract, it would be unlawful for them to use it. Cross-licensing, patenting and copyrighting do not involve the use of another company's trade secret.

A Competitor Can Lawfully Use a Rival's Trade Secret If