What is good advice for getting an NDA if one is looking to disclose an idea to a potential contractor? Where can I find?

"Ideas" are generally difficult to protect. When they are general it is hard to show that other person copied anything that was unique to you. You...

How long does it take to file a provisional patent ? How much will it cost ?

It is important to understand the reasons for taking certain actions. Otherwise you could forfeit your rights without even knowing it. It in...

It is possible that the broker was looking out for you. When there is an unauthorized trade most clients would want the account frozen so that...

Why claim without technical feature?

This is an "omnibus" claim. It is supposed to cover any novel invention not described by other claims. These claims used to be common in the United...

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How much does a patent search cost?

It may be prudent to consult a patent attorney for a number of reasons. A patentable invention needs to be unique. It must be different from...

What type of motion do I need to produce to the court about a defendant that has not complied with a small claims court . FL.

Copyright issues are dealt with in federal courts and not state court. If you have a recorded agreement, perhaps you may have had a contract...

Can I reproduce vintage artwork?

The Internet is a wonderful resource, but people tend to rely on it to the exclusion of other resources. It is possible that in the event of a...

I agree with Mr. Areshenko. It would likely be prudent to consult a consumer attorney because health clubs are notorious for tenaciously holding...

How much IP does a company own for consultant supporting materials (power point slides, assessments, etc)?

Your concerns intuitively make sense. However, they do not appear to track California court decisions. There is a distinct possibility that it is...

Can I use a consignment agreement or should I use a joint venture agreement?

What do you mean by "very simple"? Many people say they just need a one-page agreement. This often leads to problems. A very simple agreement...