Legal Question in Product Liability in New York
Invention protection
Dear Sirs:
I have an idea of how to change a switch so that it will save money and also be environmentally benificial. I would like to submit it to a company that helps and supports people who have new ideas. How do I tell them the idea and still be protected against their using my idea without an agreement with me?
Thak you,
Asked on 10/16/04, 6:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek
Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.
Re: Invention protection
You need to patent the switch first as your invention but it is a complicated process.
If the company helps people with inventions they probably get an interest in the patent. Have the contract reviewed by an attorney.
Answered on 10/17/04, 1:10 am