Trade Secrets, Non-disclosure (NDA), Non-competes--Succeed or Fail?

Ever sign a NDA, confidentiality, or non-compete agreement? Or do you know a trade secret and are thinking of starting up or joining another firm?

Whether you're a firm wanting to retain your intellectual property (IP) with employees, vendors, and partners or an individual wanting to gain freedom to work, you'll learn a lot here.

Three attorneys will introduce trade secrets, confidentiality agreements (non-disclosures), non-competes, and non-solicitation of employees. How can these be effectively deployed to ensure intellectual property and commercial success? What legal aspects need to be included in the contracts? Why and how do trade secrets work in conjunction with other IPs and agreements?

If you signed such, learn what are the limits of these restrictions, circumvent these, and become free to work in a startup or as a new employee! And if you're the startup or employer, how do you ensure contractual terms and legal awareness to assure your intellectual property and employees succeed! Trade secrets are controversial, and attorneys will represent the two sides.

Speakers are:

Robert Lord, Intellectual Property Attorney, www.OshaLiang.com.
Basil P. Fthenakis, Attorney, www.CriterionLaw.com
Chris Shenfield, Attorney, www.ShenfieldLaw.com

Free event with food and refreshments. Lots of Meetupers from other groups will also join us for better networking opportunities. Networking and supper begin at 6:15PM; talks begin approximately 6:45PM.