Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
I need to understand intellectual property as it relates to protecting an idea. For example, I have an idea for a website. I would like to pitch this website to larger companies with the potential for partnership. How do I protect myself from these larger companies rejecting my proposal but stealing the concept for themselves?
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2 Answers from Attorneys
As this nascent stage, one of the ways you can protect your idea is with a non disclosure agreement, which is commonly known as a NDA. Before learning about your idea, a party would sign a NDA and obligate itself not to disclose what the party is about to learn as well as any other restrictions that may be contained in the agreement. You may also consider patenting the idea. You should consider patenting the idea before you go on to disclose it to others, especially if it is done without a NDA.
Feel free to contact my office for help with NDA and for a patent eligibility review.
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An NDA as described above would likely be the way to go. A patent or trademark would also like be recommended. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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