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Maia started the topic Be careful who you share your idea with in the forum Invention scams 5 years, 11 months ago
Hello,
Everyday, I see a lot of people who have come up with these amazing ideas but who can sometimes make a simple but eventually huge mistake: telling too many people/the wrong people too much about it.
I think this topic is important for everyone out there who is at the beginning of their journey in innovation. I’d like to start a discussion…[Read more]
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Maia replied to the topic Should I disclose an idea that has a PPA? in the forum Patents 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Julian,
If your idea is easy to replicate, I recommend not accepting their offer even if it sounds like free marketing. But then again, maybe you don’t even have a reason to advertise.
Keep in mind that there are lots of copycats out there who are pretty good at replicating and hitting the market fast. Public disclosure is so risky before…[Read more]
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Maia replied to the topic Should I sign an NDA? in the forum Marketing your invention 5 years, 12 months ago
You’re welcome, I hope it goes well. Good luck!
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Maia replied to the topic Should I sign an NDA? in the forum Marketing your invention 5 years, 12 months ago
If you signed the NDA and after that they start selling/marketing your product, then they must prove they had everything planned before you sent/showed them the product. But all of this is if you sue them, otherwise nothing happens.
What I think you should do is research as much as you can about the company, if they’ve had any complaints, what…[Read more]
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Maia replied to the topic Should I sign an NDA? in the forum Marketing your invention 5 years, 12 months ago
Hi Lucy,
In general, you want to first analyse the NDA yourself and if it seems off to you or you’re not sure how you feel about it, definitely go to a lawyer for this. But the rule of thumb is, if it has the company’s name on it then the company would be liable if they scam you or steal your idea or mess with you in any way.
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