clandestine collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors is referred to as __________.

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Economic espionage refers to the covert and illegal gathering of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors in order to gain a competitive advantage. Industrial espionage is similar, but may also involve stealing physical objects or infiltrating a company's supply chain. Marketplace espionage and industrial surveillance are not commonly used terms, and patent infringement refers specifically to violation of patent rights.

Clandestine Collection of Trade Secrets or Proprietary Information About a Company's