Woody creates a new process for bottling beers that he can use at the bar. This makes him way more efficient, what should he do to protect his new technology? Woody also has a new secret formula for beer and he doesn't want his employees to steal it and go to a competing bar, what could he classify this as to be able to protect it$?$

Lastly, Niles runs a bar across town. Niles taste Woody's beer and figures out the formula. Would this be a violation or would Niles be allowed to use the formula?