Ohio Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Ohio at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Ohio Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Ohio Rev. Code § 1333.61 et seq. · Blue Pencil Doctrine: Courts may modify overly broad provisions · Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Ohio
Ohio 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.
Ohio follows the blue pencil doctrine, allowing courts to modify overly broad confidentiality or non-compete provisions to make them enforceable rather than voiding them entirely.
Ohio Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Ohio Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Ohio Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Ohio Rev. Code § 1333.61 et seq. |
| Blue Pencil Doctrine | Courts may modify overly broad provisions |
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Ohio 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.
- Courts may modify (blue pencil) unreasonable provisions rather than voiding the entire agreement.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
Ohio Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Ohio legal resources or your state legislature's official website.