Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement Template

An Illinois non-disclosure agreement is a contract used to prevent the dissemination of trade secrets. The form defines the parties’ relationship, their obligations, and provides examples of what constitutes confidential information. Depending on the NDA’s structure, it can either bind one or all of the involved parties to its confidentiality obligations.

Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement Template

Last updated February 12th, 2026

An Illinois non-disclosure agreement is a contract used to prevent the dissemination of trade secrets. The form defines the parties’ relationship, their obligations, and provides examples of what constitutes confidential information. Depending on the NDA’s structure, it can either bind one or all of the involved parties to its confidentiality obligations.

Breach of NDA

Parties can seek injunctive relief or damages if their protected information was disclosed. In Illinois, such legal action can be sought within five years from discovering the breach.[1]

Trade Secret: Defined

Illinois law states that information is considered a trade secret if[2]:

  • It can derive economic value from not being known or easily reproducible by the owner’s competitors.
  • It is being kept confidential by the owner.