Jake’s company uses a unique ergonomics and organization system to help employees work more efficiently. The company wants Jake to sign a nondisclosure agreement not to expose the system. The employee may share the trade secret with others outside the company. The employee may be subject to fines if he were to reveal the trade secret. The employee may use the trade secret at another company as long as he does not reveal it to others. The answer is dependent on additional details not provided. No trade secret exists in this scenario.
