Product Development Non Disclosure Agreement Template for Netherlands

This Product Development Non Disclosure Agreement is essential when parties engage in collaborative product development activities where sensitive technical, commercial, or proprietary information needs to be shared. It is specifically designed for use under Dutch law and incorporates requirements from the Dutch Trade Secrets Act (Wet bescherming bedrijfsgeheimen) and relevant EU directives. The document is particularly relevant when developing new products, prototypes, or technologies where multiple parties need to exchange confidential information such as technical specifications, design documents, manufacturing processes, or proprietary technologies. It includes provisions for both technical and commercial confidential information, making it suitable for various stages of product development from concept to commercialization. The agreement should be used before any sensitive information is shared between parties in the product development process.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing and receiving parties, including registered addresses and company details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the product development project and need for confidentiality

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Product', 'Development Project', 'Representatives', and 'Trade Secrets'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information in the context of the product development

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including handling, storage, and protection of confidential information

6. Permitted Use and Disclosure: Specified purposes for which confidential information may be used and conditions for disclosure to representatives

7. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination or request

8. Duration and Survival: Term of the agreement and survival of obligations after termination

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Protection of IP rights and ownership of developments

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies including injunctive relief

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Dutch law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes