A type of Intellectual Property (IP) a trade secret is information, expertise or know-how (for example, formulas, drawings, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques or processes) that:
Provides an economic or competitive advantage to its owner because the information is not generally known by or available to third parties.
Is subject to reasonable efforts by its owner to maintain its secrecy.
Intangible products of human intellect from which ownership (title) and other legal rights can arise. Certain categories of IP that are protected under Canadian law are patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs and trade secrets.
The relationship which subsists between two or more persons carrying on business with a view to profit. In Canada, a partnership is not a separate legal person like a corporation. Partnerships are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which ...
Reference to a person can include an individual, partnership, unincorporated association, unincorporated syndicate, unincorporated organization, trust, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal representative.
The international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The ICDR administers arbitration and mediation services around the world, and acts as the appointing authority in, as well as administering, arbitrations under the United ...