Re: NFL, NBA licensing

Subject: Re: Re: NFL, NBA licensing

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: Dear Liz, : I am just a 2nd year law student so please don't take what I say as legally binding. : From what little I know about it, idea submission is a very sticky subject. I believe that if you give your idea to the organization freely then chances are they will get to use your idea and you will have no remedy. : However, since you are submitting information to a rather large organization, they probably have specific forms and contracts that deal with just your kind of problem. : Your best bet is to first contact a lawyer to go through the contract and bargain with the organization. : However, if you can't afford that, make sure you read their contract or understand their procedure and determine if there is a waiver of whatever rights you may have in your idea. : In submitting information to a large corporation the worse thing you can do is sign a waiver saying that they will not be liable for taking your idea and giving you no compensation. : Sorry I can't be of any more help, be on your guard for that waiver, : Jason Yearry : : : hi : : i have a great idea and would like to license it thru the nfl and or nba. i am familiar with the nfl application process and i am sure the NBA is similar. but my question is, what if i am denied by the NFL or NBA after i apply, can they take MY idea and use it? if so, what can i do about it? how can i protect myself, if i even can? any info is appreciated. : : thank you

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