Copyright & Patents/idea protection

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Expert: - 3/18/2008


Question
I have an idea for a product which I am wanting to pitch to some manufacturers. If I pitch it to them and they choose not to produce it or be involved how do I protect myself from them taking my idea and developing it.

Answer
A confidentiality agreement is of some value. However, over the long haul, a patent.

"Patent It Yourself" by David Pressman, published by Nolo Press, Berkely, California is available from most free public libraries and has a considerable amount of free info, as does my website
http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

Hope that helps. Best wishes on your project.

George H. Morgan
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Patent Agent

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George H. Morgan, P.E., Patent Agent

Expertise

U.S. Patent Law only, no copyright or trademark qualification. I was a volunteer in the past, but my homeland defense activities pulled me away at times, and I was dropped. If you want me back, I am willing to come back.

Experience

Thirty one years as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent and a lifetime in product and manufacturing process and methods development as well as sales and marketing of new products with a number of blue chip corporations.

Organizations
Rotary, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Army Aviation Association, Registered Professional Engineer, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Indiana Guard Reserve Officer

Publications
Various Society of Manufacturing Engineers & Society of Automotive Engineers technical publications. Ref. my web site: http://www.evansville.net/biz/patagent

Education/Credentials
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design Option), L.S.U., Baton Rouge, Louisiana; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Option), University of Missouri at Rolla, Missouri, Helicopter Maintenance Course, 18 weeks, Ft. Sill Army Aviation School, Troop Information and Education Leadership Course, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Numerous Society of Automotive Engineers Seminars, Dale Carnegie Management Training Instructors Course.

Awards and Honors
Bausch & Lomb Science Award, Indiana Homeland Defense Service Ribbon, 2003.

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