Legal Question in Business Law in Michigan

Protecting an idea

Take a close look at when the "marketing" efforts began, and if it has not been more than a year, you may qualify for a patent on the idea. You need to consult with a Patent Agent or a Patent Attorney. Not all ideas can be protected with a Patent. A cease and desist letter is not as effective if there is no patent, and there is no patent "pending". In addition, you could subject yourself to a Court procedure in the location of the other company (a "declaratory" action), if you are not careful in the way you construct your "cease and desist" letter.

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