The Role of a Non-Disclosure Agreement on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Abstract

This article provides information on the importance of a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) for the protection of intellectual property rights (“IPR”). The provisions need to be included in NDA for the protection of IPR, legal consequences in case of a violation of any provision of NDA, and appropriate regulations within the relevant legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan are discussed in this article. It is reviewed particularly in the context of the relationship between an employee and an employer regarding intellectual property (“IP”).