reverse engineering

reverse engineering
Reverse engineering is broadly defined to cover the process of studying a competitor's product to gain information; e.g. the ingredients, how problems are overcome, or features related to its appearance. It is prima facie legal but can be hazardous if an attempt to obtain commercial advantage from such a process is made.

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reverse engineering
Disassembly and examination of products that are available to the public.
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