26 October 2018

Can you keep a Secret? Non-Disclosure Agreements, Trade Secrets, Use, Abuse and the New Law, Barnsley 22 Nov at 16:00

Author Willh26
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At whom is this talk aimed?
Primarily people with bright ideas that are  not yet ready to be launched such as inventors, designers, entrepreneurs and other creatives but it should also be useful to angel and private equity investors, lenders and their professional advisers.

What will it cover?
Everything.  What is meant by "confidential information", "obligations of confidence", "non-disclosure agreements ("NDA") and "trade secrets".   How the law of confidence operates.   How the new Trade Secrets Directive alters the law.  Uses of NDA   What can be protected and what can't.  Drafting a confidentiality agreement in the light of the new law.  How a confidentiality agreement can be enforced.  Interim injunctions. How to resist and discharge them.  Likely risks and costs.

What about handouts?
Everybody who attends the course will receive by email a full set of slides and other teaching and reference materials.

How much will the course cost?
Nothing but you must register here in advance.

What are the speaker's credentials? 
You will find my profile here.

How do I get to The Business Village?
The full postal address is:

The Business Village @BarnsleyBIC
Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL

It is a very short drive from the junction with the M1 at Dodworth. It is also close to the town centre.  There is usually plenty of free parking on the site.   

If you come by public transport it is served by several bus routes to the Interchange station.

Are you planning to give this talk elsewhere?
Yes.  All over the UK.  The  next stop will be London.

Where can I get more information?
Call me on 020 7404 5252 during office hours or send me a message through my contact page.