Trade Secrets Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This Trade Secrets Agreement protects valuable confidential information disclosed between parties. It defines what counts as a trade secret, the recipient’s obligations, security measures and remedies for misuse, making it ideal for businesses sharing sensitive know-how in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for businesses, inventors and partners who need to protect trade secrets and confidential know-how when sharing them with employees, contractors or commercial partners. It goes further than a basic NDA in addressing trade-secret protection specifically.

What does the template include?

The agreement is fully structured and covers the key terms of trade-secret protection:

• Parties — the disclosing party and the recipient.
• Purpose of Disclosure — why the information is shared.
• Definition of Trade Secrets — what is protected as a trade secret.
• Obligations of the Recipient — duties to keep secrets confidential.
• Security Measures — safeguards for the information.
• Exclusions — information not treated as secret.
• Misappropriation and Remedies — remedies for misuse.
• Duration of Obligations — how long obligations last.
• Return and Destruction — returning or destroying information.
• No Licence or Rights Granted — no transfer of ownership.
• Permitted Disclosure to Legal Advisers — disclosure to advisers.
• Governing Law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Simply fill in the highlighted fields, tick the relevant checkboxes and edit any clauses to suit your arrangement. No special software is required.

Format and scope

The document downloads as an editable Word (.docx) file and a ready-to-print PDF, formatted to A4. It is drafted for use in England and Wales with light, general legal references.