Which of the following is not likely to be considered a trade secret?

A) Famous cookbook recipes
B) Chemical formulas
C) Computer software
D) Detailed customer lists

Examples of trade secrets include chemical formulas,computer software,manufacturing processes,designs for machines,and certain detailed customer lists.As common sense suggests,a trade secret must actually be secret if it is to be legally protected.Information that becomes public knowledge or becomes generally known in the industry cannot be a trade secret.Therefore,famous cookbook recipes would not be protected as a trade secret.