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industrial espionageAcquisition of trade secrets from business competitors. Industrial spying is a reaction to the efforts of many businesses to keep secret their designs, formulas, manufacturing processes, research, and future plans. Trade secrets may find their way into the open market through disloyal employees or through various other means. Penalties against those found guilty range from an injunction against further use of the knowledge to substantial damages. See also patent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An internet search for statements by the new Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay on China so far reveals only concerns over Chinese industrial espionage in Canada. Petersburg Times, he warned of an increase of industrial espionage by U. Although industrial espionage and the love story of Stefanie and Troy are both plausible parts of this story, the abusive treatment of religious groups is central and is particularly focused on Lao, "The Brother" who uses his ordinariness to perform heroic deeds as he travels to underground churches. |
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