The Non-Disclosure Agreement For Patents is essential when sharing sensitive information about potential patentable inventions or existing patents in South Africa. This document becomes necessary during various stages of patent development and commercialization, including when discussing innovations with potential investors, licensing negotiations, collaborative research projects, or manufacturing partnerships. It is specifically structured to comply with South African patent law requirements, including the Patents Act 57 of 1978, while ensuring that disclosure of technical information doesn't compromise future patent rights or existing patent protection. The agreement is particularly crucial in maintaining the novelty requirement for patent applications and protecting trade secrets associated with the patent technology. It includes specific provisions for handling technical documentation, prototype information, and research data, while considering both local and international patent protection strategies.
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1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party (patent owner/applicant) and receiving party, including full legal names and registration details
2. Background: Context of the disclosure, including general description of the patent-related information and purpose of sharing
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Patent Rights', 'Invention', 'Prior Art', and other relevant technical terms
4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information, specifically relating to the patent(s) or potential patent applications
5. Obligations of Receiving Party: Detailed obligations regarding use, storage, and protection of confidential information
6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which the receiving party may disclose information to employees, advisors, or as required by law
7. Protection of Patent Rights: Specific provisions to maintain novelty and prevent public disclosure that could affect patentability
8. Term and Termination: Duration of confidentiality obligations and circumstances for termination
9. Return or Destruction of Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination
10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies, including injunctive relief
11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. International Patent Protection: Additional provisions when patent protection may be sought in multiple jurisdictions
2. Employee and Contractor Obligations: Additional provisions when receiving party needs to share information with employees or contractors
3. Assignment and Licensing Rights: Include when there's possibility of future patent licensing or assignment
4. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with competition laws when parties are competitors
5. Research and Development Provisions: Additional terms for cases where receiving party will conduct R&D activities
6. Electronic Information Security: Specific provisions for digital storage and transmission of confidential information
7. Export Control Compliance: Include when the patent information might be subject to export control regulations
1. Schedule A - Description of Patent/Invention: Detailed technical description of the patent or invention subject to the NDA
2. Schedule B - Authorized Recipients: List of individuals or roles authorized to access the confidential information
3. Schedule C - Security Protocols: Specific security measures required for handling the confidential information
4. Schedule D - Prior Art Declaration: Declaration of known prior art to avoid future disputes
5. Appendix 1 - Confidentiality Acknowledgment Form: Form to be signed by individual employees or contractors accessing the information
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Legal
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