Invention Confidentiality Agreement Template for Germany

1. Employee and Subcontractor Obligations: Additional provisions for cases where receiving party needs to share information with employees or subcontractors

2. Patent Rights: Specific provisions regarding potential patent applications and rights, used when the invention may be patentable

3. Export Control: Provisions for compliance with export control laws, needed when the invention involves controlled technology

4. Reverse Engineering Prohibition: Explicit prohibition of reverse engineering, particularly important for technical inventions

5. Prior Agreements: Reference to and coordination with any existing agreements between the parties, if applicable

6. Third Party Disclosure: Procedures for mandatory disclosures to government authorities or under legal process

7. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions if personal data is involved in the confidential information

1. Schedule 1 - Description of the Invention: Detailed technical description of the invention and related confidential information

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Personnel: List of individuals authorized to access the confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Specific security measures and protocols to be implemented

4. Schedule 4 - Permitted Purpose Details: Detailed description of the authorized uses of the confidential information

5. Appendix A - Form of Confidentiality Undertaking: Template for confidentiality undertakings to be signed by employees or subcontractors