When Do Scientists Actually Need an NDA?

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Public Disclosure Kills Patents: Roughly 65% of patents that fail in court do so because of a public presentation, paper, or pitch made before filing.
NDAs are Not Just Paperwork: They provide immediate, enforceable legal protection and are critical for preserving international patent rights under "absolute novelty" rules.
Know When to Sign: Use a Mutual NDA anytime you discuss technology outside your organization, especially with collaborators, investors, or testing labs.
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About This Video: In this video, Richard Gearhart breaks down the essential role of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in protecting your technology before you file a patent. He explores why scientists and startup founders need to understand the absolute novelty rule and how to avoid expensive mistakes that can permanently destroy your global patent options.

Key Topics Covered:
NDA and Patent Protection Strategy: Learn how to safeguard your intellectual property during the critical gap between invention and filing.

Protecting life science technology before patent filing: Discover why secrecy is your best defense against invalidation.

Absolute novelty rule in life science patent law: Understand the strict international standards that can invalidate your work after a single public disclosure.

How NDAs prevent public disclosure of inventions: See how legal agreements create a "safe zone" for professional discussions.

Patent filing deadlines after public disclosure: Navigate the complex one-year grace period in the U.S. versus global requirements.

When do scientists need a Non-Disclosure Agreement: Identify the specific moments in research where a signature is mandatory.

Mutual NDA vs one-way NDA for startup founders: Find out why mutual agreements are often the best choice for building professional relationships.

Confidentiality agreements for research partners and collaborators: Ensure your data and samples remain yours during joint ventures.

MTAs and NDAs for physical sample transfers: Learn the difference between Material Transfer Agreements and NDAs when sharing physical samples.

Mistakes in the life sciences can be incredibly costly, and if you are unsure about whether you need an NDA or a past disclosure has put your rights at risk, we can help.

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🎬 Video chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - When you need an NDA
1:56 - Confidentiality and Secrecy Agreements
2:08 - Mutual vs. One-Way NDAs
2:46 - When do scientists need an NDA?
3:10 - Attorney-client confidentiality
3:14 - Why NDAs are important
3:51 - Preserving patent rights and the U.S. filing deadline
4:14 - International patent strategy
4:31 - Controlling data access
4:48 - MTAs and NDAs for transferring physical samples
5:02 - Ownership of data
5:25 - The risk of sharing information
6:40 - Dealing with investors who refuse to sign NDAs
7:15 - Balancing transparency
7:55 - Why secrecy is the best defense in life sciences

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