Document background
A Trade Secret Confidentiality Agreement is essential when businesses need to share valuable proprietary information while maintaining its secrecy. This document, governed by U.S. federal and state laws, establishes legally binding obligations for protecting trade secrets, defining permitted uses, and setting consequences for unauthorized disclosure. It's particularly crucial for business relationships involving intellectual property, strategic partnerships, employee relationships, and vendor contracts. The agreement should comply with both the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act and applicable state laws.
