Could a chemical composition used in fracking (the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks to recover oil) be a trade secret?
a. No, because compositions can only be patented, not used as trade secrets
b. No, because to qualify as a trade secret, the information must be used in a secured facility such as a factory
c. Yes, as long as the composition was valuable and kept secret
d. Yes, all chemical compositions are trade secrets