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Litigation

Mar. 31, 2004

Planning Can Limit Risks of Nondisclosure Agreements

Focus Column - Intellectual Property - By John D. McConaghy - Nondisclosure agreements are considered the norm in the introductory stages of many business endeavors, so much so that the shorthand "NDA" seems universally accepted. These agreements are frequently considered benign and matter-of-course, with one notable exception. Large corporations have learned that the confidential receipt of unsolicited ideas can be highly disruptive and costly.

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