Re: Patent Protection

Subject: Re: Re: Patent Protection

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: : A friend of mine wants to work on some of my ideas or projects with me, and he has some of his own. He wants both of us to worker together on these projects and said that sending the idea (as a proof of concept) to myself in the mail (and not opening it) and or notorizing it will gurantee it as my idea. He also said that I should have him (or anyone) sign a Non-compete (which I assume means he can not come out with a competing product) and a Non-disclosure. Will these things be enough to protect me? : : Matus : Dear Matus, : I've seen the, "send it to youself", trick lose in court. Notarization might work. There may be a risk of destroying international rights. : It is important to have an agreement so there is clarity as between you. Have you ever thought of consulting an Intellectual Property lawyer you can trust. : The non compete seems close to a good idea but may miss the boat as far as good interpersonal protection is concerned. : Late legal advice usually costs and arm and a leg after things are all screwed up. : You really have to find an Intellectual Property lawyer you can trust, or two of them. : Lawyers are to clients as women are to men. You can live with them but you can't live without them. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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