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The Importance of Partnership Agreements, NDAs, and Security: Lessons from HBO’s “Silicon Valley”

Up and Running

While this is a great arrangement for Erlich and his modest finances, it’s a terrible idea for Big Head, and probably for most business partnerships. Violating non-disclosure agreements. Most NDA violations don’t end with a company acquisition, but they can be costly nonetheless. Poor physical security.

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SELLING YOUR COMPANY? THE 5 BIGGEST LEGAL MISTAKES

Scott Edward Walker

From the seller’s perspective, the first step in connection with the sale of his company is the negotiation and execution of a confidentiality agreement (sometimes referred to as a “non-disclosure agreement” or an “NDA”) with the potential buyer. on a need-to-know basis. 1-2% of the purchase price).

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Startup Survival Guide: Mitigating Legal Risks and Criminal Challenges

The Startup Magazine

There are various strategies you can employ to mitigate this risk, such as obtaining patents or trademarks, implementing trade secret protection measures, and using non-disclosure agreements with employees and contractors. It’s also imperative to conduct regular audits of your IP assets and keep them up-to-date.