"A trade secret is confidential, commercially valuable information that provides a company with a
competitive advantage, such as customer lists, methods of production, marketing strategies,
pricing information, and chemical formulae. (Well-known examples of trade secrets include the
formula for Coca-Cola, the recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the algorithm used by
Google’s search engine.) To succeed in the global marketplace, U.S. firms depend upon their
trade secrets, which increasingly are becoming their most valuable intangible assets.
However, U.S. companies annually suffer billions of dollars in losses due to the theft of their
trade secrets by employees, corporate competitors, and even foreign governments. Stealing trade
secrets has increasingly involved the use of cyberspace, advanced computer technologies, and
mobile communication devices, thus making the theft relatively anonymous and difficult to
detect. The Chinese and Russian governments have been particularly active and persistent
perpetrators of economic espionage with respect to U.S. trade secrets and proprietary information..."
Trade secrets
Tomorrow’s
designation will permanently protect one of the oldest standing houses
near the U.S. Capitol and help preserve an extensive archival collection
that documents the history, strategies, tactics and accomplishments of
the movement to secure women’s suffrage and equal rights in the United
States and across the globe.."
National Women's Equality Monument
National Women's Equality Monument