+A **trade secret** is a form of [Intellectual Property](/wiki/intellectual_property) that grants a business advantage because it is kept secret. It encompasses any confidential information – be it a formula, practice, or design – maintained through strict [Confidentiality](/wiki/confidentiality) and not generally known to competitors.
+## See also
+- [Patent](/wiki/patent)
+- [Copyright](/wiki/copyright)
+- [Trademark](/wiki/trademark)
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