Is an NDA that I signed still effective if a company moves to a different state and asks me to sign a new NDA?
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Is an NDA that I signed still effective if a company moves to a different state and asks me to sign a new NDA?
I have signed an NDA, which entails general provisions that require the obligations of confidentiality to survive 2 years from the date of disclosure of proprietary information. This NDA was construed under the laws of the State of Washington. The company which required me to sign this NDA did a last minute change and relocated, requiring me to sign a new NDA that has been construed under the laws of their state. If I refuse to do so, is the old NDA in effect anymore? I live in Finland, which follows European laws, and I have limited knowledge on U.S. law.
Asked on July 16, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are no longer affiliated with the company that you have written about which has relocated, then there is no contractual or legal reason for you to sign a new nondisclosure agreement (NDA).
If you refuse to sign the new NDA the old one that you signed would remain in effect in accord with Washington state and for the duration of the agreement's stated time period.
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