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When negotiating an NDA, does the choice of jurisdiction have to be in the recipient’s interests or can the disclosing party choose it?

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Published on: 21 December 2016
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As a matter of principle, the choice of jurisdiction is a matter for negotiation between the parties.

The purpose of a jurisdiction clause

The purpose of including a jurisdiction clause is to enable the parties to choose which courts will hear any disputes arising under the contract. It should be noted, however, that a jurisdiction agreement does not guarantee that one of the parties will not start proceedings in a court other

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