Confidentiality agreements are important for those involved with inventions, copyrightable works or trade secrets. This program serves as an introduction to the legal background for these types of agreements and includes the various items that should be covered such as the identification and protection of the companys confidential information, prior knowledge and relationships of the employee, disclosure and assignment of employee innovations to the company, and the rights of the company upon breach of the agreement. Youll also discover the many purposes of confidentiality agreements and how theyre enforced. Trade secrets and inventions are important assets for any business. Be prepared to offer your clients the tools they need to appropriate the value of those assets.
As a result of this program, you will understand:
- Employee duties to protect confidential information and trade secrets
- Ownership and assignment of employee innovations
- Confidentiality and innovation assignment agreements
- Other agreements and procedures
Program materials include:
- Employee Confidentiality and Innovations Assignment Agreement
- Employee Statement
- Employee Exit Interview Worksheet
- Letter to Terminated Employee
This program is included in the following series:
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