Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New Jersey

Copyright/Patent/Confidentiality

I have two product ideas that I would like to advance to market. One is a tangible good and one is an Internet Commerce site. Both will require third party engagements to either build and or advise on the offering. What legal documentation can I use to protect tis intellectual property form being stolen and or copied? What will the documentation do to protect me in the event of a breach of contract? Who should sign the documentation?

Thank you in advance,

Regards,

Greg


Asked on 11/28/06, 4:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Pepper Pepper Law Group, LLC

Re: Copyright/Patent/Confidentiality

The type of intellectual property protection depends upon the specific nature of the material you're looking to protect. If you're merely trying to protect the idea, a patent is the appropriate type of protection to pursue. Short of registering any type of IP protection, at the very least you would want to employ a comprehensive non-disclosure and non-compete agreements with your third party providers. I typically advise more practical and operational protections with my clients which are specific to the material that is being protected. I'd be happy to discuss those with you.

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Answered on 11/28/06, 5:04 pm


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