They can probably still keep the information as a trade secret.
Or you can go with trade secrets, and keep the technology to yourself.
This fact was kept as a trade secret for decades.
Many traditional film and paper companies have also gone out of business over the years, taking their trade secrets with them.
Did the man expect him to hand over his trade secrets?
An idea can, however, have a copyright and also be a trade secret.
"To give away our trade secrets would not be to my advantage" is all he will say.
I'm letting out a trade secret, but it's never going to happen.
"It makes sense that they are not going to hand over their trade secrets," the official said.
"Come now, I must be allowed to keep some trade secrets."
