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That's completely false as far as I'm aware. Where did you see this? A simple web search shows numerous sources to the contrary. Are you confusing them with patents by any chance? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_secret


Huh, TIL something new. I was sure they had to be registered. Thanks for the correction :)




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