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Maintaining Confidentiality

A non-disclosure agreement is a contract between two or more parties that prevents the parties from disclosing proprietary company information to a third party. An agreement should define the information to be protected, the obligations of the signing parties, the duration and any exceptions. After signing an agreement, a party cannot profit from or disclose the information supplied, such as a trade secret, without facing legal consequences. Violation of a confidentiality agreement could entitle a business to monetary damages, injunctive relief or a combination of both.

To be effective, a business should use non-disclosure agreements as part of a cohesive intellectual property protection strategy. The parties signing the confidentiality agreement must receive something in return, often employment or the completion of a business transaction. An agreement based on unequal bargaining power or one that is overly limiting or vague makes enforcement potentially more uncertain.

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Whether you are looking to defend your intellectual property or seek damages for infringement, the commercial dispute litigators at Coats & Bennett, PLLC, can provide skilled assistance. From our offices in Cary, we serve businesses and individuals throughout North Carolina and around the globe. Schedule a consultation by calling 800-575-1278 or reach the firm online.

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