Understanding Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements

Understanding Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements

46mGeneral2023-04-12

Authors

Dana Robinson

Dana Robinson

Founding Partner of TechLaw

EverCourse

EverCourse

Learning Content for Professional Development and Personal Growth

Course details

Confidentiality agreements, also referred to as non-disclosure agreements or NDAs, are so common that we can take them for granted. For many professionals, the confidentiality agreement is a daily tool, and understanding how these agreements work is important. In this course, Professor Dana Robinson brings his expertise as a seasoned lawyer who has drafted hundreds of confidentiality agreements. Dana has also been a business owner and an executive, and he approaches this course with the non-lawyer in mind. Go over the basic types and structure of most confidentiality agreements, then find out where you should focus your attention in reviewing a NDA. Get practical examples of NDA hot spots. Plus, explore situations in which you should take the NDA to a lawyer.

Skills covered

HR AdministrationHuman ResourcesOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Overview

Can You Sign This NDA - What Is a Nondisclosure or Confidentiality Agreement

  • What is trade secret law
  • The basics of nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements
  • One-way vs. mutual
  • Additions - Solicitation, competition, and IP developed

The Structure of Most Confidentiality Agreements

  • Understanding the preamble of a contract including contract recitals
  • The main body of the contract
  • The miscellaneous provisions

Reviewing the Confidentiality Agreement - Where Should You Focus

  • Define the confidential information
  • Identify exceptions
  • Understanding confidentiality agreements - Term and termination
  • What are miscellaneous contract provisions and do they matter

Examples for Each NDA Hot Spot

  • Sample of a real confidentiality agreement

Should You Take the NDA to a Lawyer

  • Yes, but hire a lawyer first
  • Is DIY an option
  • When a confidentiality agreement clearly needs an attorney's attention

Conclusion

  • Conclusion
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