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Nondisclosure Agreements A Practical Introduction Copyright, 2009, Thomas J. Hall.  All rights reserved.
A Nondisclosure Agreement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Burdens ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Liabilities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Is the information in question worth the administrative burden and potential liability?
Test any proposed disclosure against two questions ,[object Object],[object Object]
“ Confidential Information” is  not  “any and all” information the parties may exchange
Confidential Information  is : ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
If the information is not worth your time to sort it and mark it as “confidential,” is it worth the extra effort you expect from the receiving party?
A Sound Nondisclosure Agreement Will ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
IMPORTANT NOTE ,[object Object]
Permitted Uses ,[object Object],[object Object]
Prohibited Uses ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A Caution ,[object Object],[object Object]
Drafting Tip ,[object Object]
Standard of Care ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Should Confidential Information Be Protected Forever? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Should Employees Of The Receiving Party Sign The Nondisclosure Agreement? ,[object Object],[object Object]
A Special Note ,[object Object]
A Nondisclosure Is Not A “Mere Formality” ,[object Object],[object Object]

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