Montana Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Montana at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Montana Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Mont. Code § 30-14-401 et seq. · Non-Competes: Generally void under Mont. Code § 28-2-703 · Enforceability: Pure confidentiality clauses enforceable if reasonable
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Montana
Montana takes an employee-protective approach similar to California — Montana law generally voids contracts that restrain a person from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business, with narrow exceptions. This significantly limits the enforceability of non-compete provisions.
Montana has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, so genuine confidentiality provisions protecting trade secrets remain enforceable even though broader non-compete restrictions are disfavored.
Montana Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Montana Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Montana Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Mont. Code § 30-14-401 et seq. |
| Non-Competes | Generally void under Mont. Code § 28-2-703 |
| Enforceability | Pure confidentiality clauses enforceable if reasonable |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Montana Legal Requirements
- Confidentiality provisions must not function as a disguised restraint on lawful employment.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
- Trade secret claims must meet the statutory definition under Montana law.
Montana Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Montana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.