Using Non-Disclosure Agreements in IP Deals - Best Practice for Negotiation & Drafting

Introduction

Non-disclosure agreements (‘NDAs’) are frequently used to enable the sharing of confidential information in the context of Intellectual Property (‘IP’) deals.

For example, businesses will enter into NDAs prior to discussing new inventions with potential investors.

Confidential information often has significant economic value, and it is important for businesses to understand how NDAs can be used to protect it, as well as understanding their limitations.

This webinar will explore NDA best practice in the non-contentious field.

It is suitable for lawyers with experience of IP transactions and anyone who assist clients that want to disclose business ideas, inventions, or designs - for example, at early stages of proposed commercial arrangements.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Appropriate subject-matter for IP NDAs
• What is considered ‘confidential’?
• What is the position in the absence of an NDA?
• Are NDAs enforced in practice?
• Getting the parties right
• Distinction between one-way and mutual NDAs
• Definitions
• Extent of typical restrictions
• Reasonable exceptions to the restrictions
• Ending the arrangements
• How useful is a standard NDA?
• Practicalities of getting an NDA signed

This webinar was recorded on 17th January 2023