Comments on: How to create a Non-Disclosure Agreement people can understand http://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand Best practices in lean business operations, technology, and other areas pertinent to success of startups, small, and mid-market businesses. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: jamesblandinghttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3479 jamesblanding Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:35:37 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3479 I have question? I need help finding a cop of business (New) justification of policy statments. I have question? I need help finding a cop of business (New) justification of policy statments.

]]> By: Apolinaras Sinkeviciushttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3399 Apolinaras Sinkevicius Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:57:31 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3399 Just google "mutual NDA" or do the same on Scribd. You will find plenty of examples. Just google “mutual NDA” or do the same on Scribd. You will find plenty of examples.

]]> By: Kushal Koolwalhttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3453 Kushal Koolwal Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:47:12 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3453 This is an excellent NDA that I have come across so far however I am guessing that this is a one-way NDA. I am looking for a similar NDA which is two-way. This is an excellent NDA that I have come across so far however I am guessing that this is a one-way NDA. I am looking for a similar NDA which is two-way.

]]> By: Kushal Koolwalhttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3396 Kushal Koolwal Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:47:12 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3396 This is an excellent NDA that I have come across so far however I am guessing that this is a one-way NDA. I am looking for a similar NDA which is two-way. This is an excellent NDA that I have come across so far however I am guessing that this is a one-way NDA. I am looking for a similar NDA which is two-way.

]]> By: newyuppiehttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3388 newyuppie Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:02:40 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3388 Sounds good then! Sounds good then!

]]> By: Apolinaras Sinkeviciushttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3387 Apolinaras Sinkevicius Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:41:28 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3387 Yes, I have and those NDAs have passed the muster of lawyers. Yes, I have and those NDAs have passed the muster of lawyers.

]]> By: newyuppiehttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3385 newyuppie Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:08:05 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3385 "Here is how I *would* write my NDAs"<br><br>Have you actually wrote them and used them like this? “Here is how I *would* write my NDAs”

Have you actually wrote them and used them like this?

]]> By: Wow, an understandable NDA | elnblog.comhttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3369 Wow, an understandable NDA | elnblog.com Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:31:50 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3369 [...] is a refreshing change from the standard densely-worded missive that I often get asked to sign: A non disclosure agreement people can understand on [...] [...] is a refreshing change from the standard densely-worded missive that I often get asked to sign: A non disclosure agreement people can understand on [...]

]]> By: Puneethttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-1534 Puneet Wed, 13 May 2009 17:35:01 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-1534 Apollo - Very nicely written. NDA is the most important document for any business, and if you have any desire to protect your intellectual property, the first document you send to the recipient IS the NDA. I agree with you - there is still no reason to spend $$$ (read hundreds or even thousands of dollars) on an attorney who most of the time will still Find and Replace All your business name with the one previously used for another client. Trust me, I have received NDAs where one instance of a company name has been missed in that Find and Replace procedure!One can start with a template, (and thanks to your wonderful blog post - can read through your step-by-step guide) and come up with a solid NDA that not only will protect you and your businesses' intellectual property, it will not cost you a penny, AND will be very well understood by the receiving party.I have a few comments: \If you can’t find it in Google search or Wikipedia… assume it is covered by our NDA.\ - I say if you received it from us, assume it is covered by our NDA, unless we mutually agree that the said information is in the public domain\.\Have a “no personal email or browsing” rule in the areas of your office\. - While this is a great tip, may not be a very practical solution for a small business. I always thought, once you are able to enforce the policy of complying with the NDA with your employees, that policy applies ALWAYS - whether they are at lunch, or on a computer, or having a \water-cooler\ conversation. Apollo – Very nicely written. NDA is the most important document for any business, and if you have any desire to protect your intellectual property, the first document you send to the recipient IS the NDA. I agree with you – there is still no reason to spend $$$ (read hundreds or even thousands of dollars) on an attorney who most of the time will still Find and Replace All your business name with the one previously used for another client. Trust me, I have received NDAs where one instance of a company name has been missed in that Find and Replace procedure!

One can start with a template, (and thanks to your wonderful blog post – can read through your step-by-step guide) and come up with a solid NDA that not only will protect you and your businesses’ intellectual property, it will not cost you a penny, AND will be very well understood by the receiving party.

I have a few comments:
\If you can’t find it in Google search or Wikipedia… assume it is covered by our NDA.\
- I say if you received it from us, assume it is covered by our NDA, unless we mutually agree that the said information is in the public domain\.

\Have a “no personal email or browsing” rule in the areas of your office\.
- While this is a great tip, may not be a very practical solution for a small business. I always thought, once you are able to enforce the policy of complying with the NDA with your employees, that policy applies ALWAYS – whether they are at lunch, or on a computer, or having a \water-cooler\ conversation.

]]> By: Puneethttp://leanstartups.com/2009/05/create-non-disclosure-agreement-people-can-understand.html#comment-3731 Puneet Wed, 13 May 2009 17:35:00 +0000 http://leanstartups.com/?p=330#comment-3731 Apollo - Very nicely written. NDA is the most important document for any business, and if you have any desire to protect your intellectual property, the first document you send to the recipient IS the NDA. I agree with you - there is still no reason to spend $$$ (read hundreds or even thousands of dollars) on an attorney who most of the time will still Find and Replace All your business name with the one previously used for another client. Trust me, I have received NDAs where one instance of a company name has been missed in that Find and Replace procedure!One can start with a template, (and thanks to your wonderful blog post - can read through your step-by-step guide) and come up with a solid NDA that not only will protect you and your businesses' intellectual property, it will not cost you a penny, AND will be very well understood by the receiving party.I have a few comments: If you can’t find it in Google search or Wikipedia… assume it is covered by our NDA. - I say if you received it from us, assume it is covered by our NDA, unless we mutually agree that the said information is in the public domain.Have a “no personal email or browsing” rule in the areas of your office. - While this is a great tip, may not be a very practical solution for a small business. I always thought, once you are able to enforce the policy of complying with the NDA with your employees, that policy applies ALWAYS - whether they are at lunch, or on a computer, or having a water-cooler conversation. Apollo – Very nicely written. NDA is the most important document for any business, and if you have any desire to protect your intellectual property, the first document you send to the recipient IS the NDA. I agree with you – there is still no reason to spend $$$ (read hundreds or even thousands of dollars) on an attorney who most of the time will still Find and Replace All your business name with the one previously used for another client. Trust me, I have received NDAs where one instance of a company name has been missed in that Find and Replace procedure!

One can start with a template, (and thanks to your wonderful blog post – can read through your step-by-step guide) and come up with a solid NDA that not only will protect you and your businesses’ intellectual property, it will not cost you a penny, AND will be very well understood by the receiving party.

I have a few comments:
If you can’t find it in Google search or Wikipedia… assume it is covered by our NDA.
- I say if you received it from us, assume it is covered by our NDA, unless we mutually agree that the said information is in the public domain.

Have a “no personal email or browsing” rule in the areas of your office.
- While this is a great tip, may not be a very practical solution for a small business. I always thought, once you are able to enforce the policy of complying with the NDA with your employees, that policy applies ALWAYS – whether they are at lunch, or on a computer, or having a water-cooler conversation.

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