Jenny runs a business making and selling tools. She comes up with a new tool that...

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Jenny runs a business making and selling tools. She comes up with a new tool that can cut rocks with great ease. She happened to mention the idea of the new tool to her friend, Stacy. Stacy accidentally mentioned this to Rebecca, who was Jenny's competitor. Rebecca then hurriedly got a similar tool made and brought out the product to the market. It proved to be a best seller. Jenny is furious about what has happened Jenny also wanted to change her company logo as the old logo looked outdated and was not attractive enough. Advise Jenny as to whether she can do anything about her idea being stolen and what needs to be done to change her company logo. Jenny runs a business making and selling tools. She comes up with a new tool that can cut rocks with great ease. She happened to mention the idea of the new tool to her friend, Stacy. Stacy accidentally mentioned this to Rebecca, who was Jenny's competitor. Rebecca then hurriedly got a similar tool made and brought out the product to the market. It proved to be a best seller. Jenny is furious about what has happened Jenny also wanted to change her company logo as the old logo looked outdated and was not attractive enough. Advise Jenny as to whether she can do anything about her idea being stolen and what needs to be done to change her company logo.

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