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How long can trade secret protection last?

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  1. Exactly 20 years
  2. No fixed limit while secrecy requirements continue
  3. Only until the first sale

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  1. Trade secret policy www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/trade-secret-policy Checked 2026-10-11.

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