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

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Competitive intelligence is the process of legally gathering information about a competitor's activities in order to gain a competitive advantage. Prior art refers to existing knowledge that is used to determine the patentability of an invention. Industrial espionage involves the illegal acquisition of confidential information from a competitor. Trade secrets are confidential business information that is not known to the public and gives the company a competitive advantage. However, in the context of the question, competitive intelligence is the most appropriate answer.

Legally Obtained Information That Is Gathered to Help a Company