Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Intellectual
What is the first thing I should do to protect my interest on an idea even before I talk to a lawyer or anyone about it? Thanks.
Asked on 4/27/09, 11:49 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark
Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark
Re: Intellectual
Steps:
1. Keep it to yourself (have a nondisclosure agreement with anybody to whom you tell the idea) (attorney-client confidentiality/privilege is enough to protect you without an NDA)
2. Register the work (if possible)
Copyright protects "expression" of ideas
Patent protects inventions, processes, etc.
3. Only share your idea/information with those you trust.
Answered on 4/27/09, 6:04 pm
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