Topic: Case Study – Trade Secrets
Part 1: Understanding Trade Secrets(Video)
Vocabulary:
IP (intellectual property): (n.) creations of the mind, such as inventions, recipes, literary and artistic works
algorithm: (n.) a set of step-by-step instructions to accomplish a task or solve a problem, often used in computer science
patent: (n.) an exclusive right granted for an invention.
Part2: Reading
conspire: (v.) make secret plans to do something illegal or harmful
sting operation: (n.) a deceptive operation designed to catch a person attempting to commit a crime
at large: (adj.) not yet captured by police
assembly line: (n.) a line of machines or workers in a factory which moves products as they are being built
abscond: (v.) leave quickly and secretly to avoid arrest
server: (n.) a central computer that controls and provides information to other computers
seal a deal: (v.) to complete an agreement.