Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements

Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements are used to protect business trade secrets and proprietary information. These confidentiality agreements keep employees from disclosing key information to competitors or from working in a related field in order to protect their current employers. Having an attorney who is experienced in complex business litigation is an integral part of protecting information from competitors and in defending yourself from an alleged breach of one of these agreements.

If you find yourself in need of an attorney for these reasons, contact Tony Malley, Attorney at Law. Mr. Malley is dedicated to protecting the rights and business interests of his clients. He has years of experience drafting these agreements, enforcing the contracts and defending those who have been wrongly accused of breaking them.

If you are struggling with a business dispute involving a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement, you will need the help of an experienced and knowledgeable litigation attorney. Mr. Malley will provide you with the honest legal representation your case needs. Contact us today to schedule a review of your case.

What are Non-disclosure and Non-compete Agreements?

Non-disclosure agreements protect sensitive technical information or trade secrets. By signing a non-disclosure agreement, the recipient of confidential information says he/she will not share the information with anyone else. These agreements often have no end date.

Non-disclosure agreements are also signed by two companies or two entities that are thinking about doing business together and will need to review each other’s business practices to get an understanding of how the business works.

Non-compete agreements are separate agreements that prohibit an employee from working in a related business for a specific amount of time. They are also meant to limit the disclosure of techniques or business practices to a competitor.

The type of information that can be protected through a non-disclosure agreement is virtually unlimited as long as the information is proprietary or could be considered a trade secret. Trade secrets can be anything with an independent economic value that it is not widely known or easily obtained. Unlike other forms of intellectual property, trade secrets do not have to be disclosed through a patent or copyright.

Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Matters

These types of complex issues require expert legal counsel. If you find yourself in need of protection, either as a business owner, or as a current or former employee dealing with confidentiality agreements, Mr. Malley can help. He offers knowable representation for employees and businesses in the state of Texas and nationwide.

To schedule a consultation to discuss your business matter, please contact Beaumont commercial litigation lawyer Mr. Malley today.