Maryland Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Maryland at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Md. Code, Com. Law § 11-1201 et seq. · Employee Protections: Non-competes restricted for lower-wage workers · Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Maryland
Maryland enforces NDAs under general contract law and has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Confidentiality restrictions must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable.
Maryland restricts non-compete and conflict-of-interest clauses for lower-wage employees under state law, so employers should ensure restrictive provisions bundled with NDAs comply with these protections.
Maryland Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Maryland Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Md. Code, Com. Law § 11-1201 et seq. |
| Employee Protections | Non-competes restricted for lower-wage workers |
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Maryland Legal Requirements
- Restrictions must be reasonable in scope, time, and geographic area.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Non-compete provisions for lower-wage employees may be limited under Maryland law.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
Maryland Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Maryland legal resources or your state legislature's official website.