Bob is hired as a design engineer for the Premium Filter Company but is not asked to sign a confidentiality agreement. After 3 years, Bob quits ABC to start his own filter company to compete in the same market as Premium. Bob starts manufacturing filters using proprietary technology he gained while working at Premium. Per the intent of the Engineering Code of Ethics, Bob can use the proprietary technology from Premium since Premium did not require him to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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