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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Don’t ask for an NDA from trusted investors and advisors.

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6 Ways To Win By Creative Partnering With Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

Make sure you don’t violate even the spirit of local laws or customs, and make sure your intellectual property is protected with proper two-way non-disclosure agreements before you start. Think about your core values and priorities, and look only at potential partners who have the same culture.

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Pitching A Startup To Investors: Ways To Legally Protect Your Ideas

YoungUpstarts

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a standard document that you can use to commit prospective investors to secrecy over the ideas you reveal in your pitch, whether or not they actually choose to put money in after the event. Consider reputations & backgrounds. Use an NDA.

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14 Points To Consider When Structuring A Deal

YoungUpstarts

No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents. Balance the risks to your reputation. When entering any deal you are putting your personal and corporate reputation on the line.

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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.

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5 Ways To Protect Your Idea From Theft

YoungUpstarts

Non-Disclosure Agreements – A non-disclosure agreement helps to protect your idea by committing all the parties you are working with to confidentiality. Non-compete agreement – If you’re pitching an idea to a potential client or investor, have them sign a non-compete agreement.

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Business Contract: What it is and How to Write It

ReadWriteStart

In broader terms, this document formalizes all agreements you make to grow your business. Upon forming the contract, both parties are obliged to carry out their part of the agreement. Generally, your reputation needs to create an adequately worded business sales contract. Keep reading for details. Gives Confidentiality.