Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

Thank you for your inquiry. You should see an attorney to protect any trade use, patent, copyright, or licensing issues you may have. California law does not require a notary to execute a valid agreement, but a notary is helpful for identity issues -- for example, if you think that the person signing the agreement will later on say it was actually someone else (so rare as to be highly unlikely).

Our office has experience in confidentiality agreements, and I'd be happy to assist you in your matter. Feel free to email me directly at [email protected].

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

yes, a properly crafted non disclosure agreement would help you.

Joel Selik

www.seliklaw.com

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800-894-2889

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

A notarial acknowledgement will give you only limited assistance. The notary can verify that whoevers signature on the document was that person. In terms of rights protection, an agreement is the appropriate instrument. The advise of an attorney for the preparation of the agreement is advisable.

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

I recommend that my clients secure nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), as well as protect their trade secrets and ideas--including business plans, market information, etc.--with confidential labeling. In fact, NDAs are part of the package that our law firm offers for clients with rights that can be protected by patent or trademark, or both. If you are considering an "invention development" firm, be certain to get a second before you sign up. Our law firm works regularly with a company called America Invents (website is americainvents.com), and we recommend them for product development.

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

Thank you for your inquiry. A carefully drafted NDA will serve to assist in protecting you. Our firm routinely handles these matters. You may also wish to investigate patent, trademark and licensing protections.

With regard to the notarization issue you raised, signatures are not normally notarized on NDA's but an acknowledgement can be included.

Please feel free to contact me directly at 619.233.0900 if I may be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Re: Non-Disclosure agreements

Do a NDA/confidentiality agreement. Mail yourself a detailed discussion of the idea and do not open it when you receive it.