Federal Trade Secrets Laws: Primary federal legislation including the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 and Economic Espionage Act of 1996, which provide federal protection for trade secrets and remedies for misappropriation
State Trade Secret Laws: State-level protection including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and state-specific variations that govern trade secret protection at the state level
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal IP laws including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act, and trademark considerations that may affect prototype protection
Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws governing enforceability, consideration requirements, and Statute of Frauds requirements for valid contract formation
Employment Laws: State-specific regulations regarding employee mobility restrictions, non-compete regulations, and whistleblower protection laws that may impact NDA terms
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations specific to particular industries (e.g., medical devices, aviation) and export control regulations that may apply to the prototype
NDA Core Components: Essential elements including definition of confidential information, scope of protection, duration, return/destruction of materials, permitted uses, exclusions, and remedies for breach
