is information that has either actual or potential independent economic value by virtue of not being generally known,
has value to others who cannot legitimately obtain the information, and
is subject to reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy.
All three elements are required; if any element ceases to exist, then the trade secret will also cease to exist. Otherwise there is no limit on the amount of time a trade secret is protected."
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