Add-On Technology, Inc. (AOC) contracted with Track, LLC, to provide software and client software systems for products using global positioning satellite (GPS) technology being developed by Track. Track agreed to provide AOC with hardware with which AOC's software would interface. Problems soon arose, however, and Track filed a lawsuit against AOC alleging breach of contract. During discovery, Track requested AOC's customer lists and marketing procedures. AOC objected to providing this information because Track and AOC had become competitors in the GPS industry.

Should a party to a lawsuit have to hand over its confidential business secrets as part of a discovery request? Why or why not?

What limitations might a court consider imposing before requiring AOC to produce this material?

Answer all questions given in the prompt, and address any other legal issues that arise from the scenario. For example, if the scenario is about sexual harassment, you should discuss not only what the employer will do to prevent liability, but also what kinds of sexual harassment there are, how they arise, and what kind of sexual harassment has been demonstrated by the scenario.