Confidentiality/Nondisclosure Agreement at
Links and Resources
Authority
- Title 18, United States Code, Section 641
Description
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) protect proprietary information exchanged between parties during initial interactions and discussions between the Laboratory and another party on specific technical areas.
Features/Characteristics
- They are frequently used to cover initial interactions between the laboratory and a potential industrial partner. An agreement normally covers a disclosure term of one year, but can be renewed.
I.P. and Resource Commitment
- No intellectual property or fees result from this type of agreement.
Other Agencies/Laboratories That Use This Mechanism