non-disclosure

I just filed utility patent application. In this weird period between application and (I hope) granting of the patent where anyone could make/use/etc without my having a right to exclude. Hoping to use that period to find licensing, etc. In prelim communication with a company. Which brings us to...

A sample mutual non-disclosure agreement that has been used often to reflect equal treatment of both parties with regard to confidential material. An NDA is essential to keeping private information, trade secrets and in the earliest stages of negotiation.