PART I

A company's nondisclosure agreement states as follows: "Employees may not disclose the company's trade secrets, consisting of its software and financial data." Discuss whether such a nondisclosure agreement might be enforceable.

PART II

Leo bought a can of unpatented rust remover at Home Depot. He analyzed its contents to determine its ingredients and then began selling his own competitive product. Is this permissible? Explain why or why not.