Q: What are the uses of Non Disclosure Agreement ?

Ans: NDAs are commonly used in the following scenarios:
  • When employers are looking to prevent their employees from defecting and selling their confidential information to their rivals or opponents. 
  • When parties are considering entering into a licensing discussion or agreement with each other. 
  • Distribution negotiations as well as between start-ups and companies who wish to gauge the potential possibility of future commercial joint ventures.
  • When talking to potential investors; and
  • During mergers and acquisitions

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