In 2016, a relative of Colonel Harland Sanders claimed to have discovered the original KFC fried chicken recipe in a family scrapbook. A photo of the handwritten note (found on the back of a will) was publicly circulated listing the famous "11 herbs and spices" recipe. Prior to its disclosure this blend was a closely guarded trade secret and provided KFC with a competitive edge.
Maintaining the confidentiality of a trade secret is essential to preserve its status and the legal protections it affords. Once disclosed, the information loses its trade secret status and the intellectual property rights associated with that status. So if you have a secret recipe, make sure you secure that information!
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