Understanding Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements
Offered By: LinkedIn Learning
Course Description
Overview
Learn about the typical sections in confidentiality agreements and go over common examples of the language that is used in them.
Syllabus
Introduction
- Overview
- What is trade secret law?
- The basics of nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements
- One-way vs. mutual
- Additions: Solicitation, competition, and IP developed
- Understanding the preamble of a contract including contract recitals
- The main body of the contract
- The miscellaneous provisions
- Define the confidential information
- Identify exceptions
- Understanding confidentiality agreements: Term and termination
- What are miscellaneous contract provisions and do they matter?
- Sample of a real confidentiality agreement
- Yes, but hire a lawyer first
- Is DIY an option?
- When a confidentiality agreement clearly needs an attorney's attention
- Conclusion
Taught by
Dana Robinson and EverCourse
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