STANDARD NDA TRIO PACK

District of Columbia Jurisdictional Version

VARIANT 1 – MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE_DATE].

1. Confidential Information

Trade Secrets protected under D.C. Uniform Trade Secrets Act (D.C. Code Section 36-401 et seq.).

2-5. [Standard provisions]

6. General Provisions

Governing Law: District of Columbia. Venue: Superior Court of the District of Columbia or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Jury Waiver. EACH PARTY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY.
Electronic Signatures. Valid per D.C. Code Section 28-4901 et seq.

VARIANT 2 – UNILATERAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

[Standard provisions with D.C. references]

VARIANT 3 – EMPLOYEE NDA WITH INVENTION ASSIGNMENT

District of Columbia-Specific Provisions

Non-Compete Restrictions (D.C. Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act)

D.C. has enacted a near-total ban on non-compete agreements:
- Non-competes prohibited for most employees
- Limited exceptions for certain highly compensated employees and medical specialists
- Anti-retaliation provisions
- Employers must provide written notice of the ban

Invention Assignment

D.C. does not have a specific invention assignment statute.

IMPORTANT D.C. NOTICE: Pursuant to D.C. law, non-compete agreements are generally prohibited. This Agreement does not contain non-compete provisions.

APPENDIX: D.C.-SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

D.C. Uniform Trade Secrets Act (D.C. Code Section 36-401 et seq.):

• Statutory protection for trade secrets
• Injunctive relief and damages
• Three-year statute of limitations

D.C. Non-Compete Ban:

• Near-total ban on non-competes
• Limited exceptions
• Anti-retaliation protections

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