The law that protects their recipe is B. trade secret. A trade secret can include formulas, practices, processes, designs, instruments, patterns, or compilations of information that provide a business advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. In this case, the family's muffin recipe qualifies as a trade secret because it is not publicly known and gives them a competitive edge in their diner business.
A multigenerational family owns and operates a diner known for its delicious breakfasts. They have never divulged the family recipe for their renowned "health nut" muffin. What law protects their recipe?
A. Trademark
B. trade secret
C. patent
D. copyright
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