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Invention idea

I'm not sure if this is the right category I should be asking this question but if it's not please fwd me to the right one. About a year and half ago I went to invent tech they liked my idea and made me sign paper to swear that it was my idea and that they(invent tech) will not steal it. They liked my invention and wanted to work with me. To continue with my project, I needed to give $800 and they have their own lawyers to make sure everything go smooth. Is this legit? I have a great invention but I know I'm not suppose to trust any of those companies out there, I want to have my patent secure and take it to the market, how would I go about it, they told me that I should first discuss it with a lawyer. Please tell me first step to take to go about this. Thank you for your help


Asked on 11/17/07, 2:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stanley Miller Stanley M. Miller, P.A.

Re: Invention idea

I am in Pinellas county, FL about 3 1/2 hours away from you. I have worked with inventors by mail, fax etc in a few instances.

You should be ultra concerned to protect your invention, if possible, before doing much disclosing to anyone. There are a lot of crooks out there. In general any Patent Attorney, as well as The American bar Association, and The Federal Trade Commission will always advsie people to be wary fo invention mmarketing companies. The reason is that they arrely ever get any money for their clients.

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Answered on 11/17/07, 3:53 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Invention idea

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Your first step would be to check with the Better Business Bureau or the Consumer Affairs Office in the county and state in which the company is located. The chances are great, that this company is a fraud and the only thing they are interested in is your payment of money.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/18/07, 11:16 pm


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