Re: Another "Pirates of Silicon Valley" Situation I need Help with ASAP

Subject: Re: Re: Another "Pirates of Silicon Valley" Situation I need Help with ASAP

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: : I have told a buddy of mine of a online business idea. I think he may be stealing the idea from me and trying to do it on his own. : : This happened as of yesterday. Is there a way that I can keep him from stealing my idea. Can you patent/copyright/trademark intellectual property or am I screwed if he get's it out there? : : - JR : Dear JR, : It looks as if you got some good advise. Our Reality Check® is designed to prevent this type of thing from happening. Irrespective, my understanding of international patent rights, is that in almost all countries but the US if you use or divulge before a patent application is file, you loose, "...all valid patent rights...". : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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