Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

When an inventor explains his novel invention to an IP (Intellectual Property) lawyer, must the lawyer refrain from speaking of the invention, even if they later decide not to work together?


Asked on 11/08/10, 1:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a franchise attorney I can tell you all attorneys must adhere to strict ethical cannons. These include not disclosing what clients (or prospective clients) tell them. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Attorney

Franchise Foundations APC

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Answered on 11/13/10, 6:03 am


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