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Hello George,
if i am meeting with a consultant, or even a friend how can give me advice about my invention, and i describe to him my invention, is there anything i can do to protect myself against him stealing the invention?
A confidentiality agreement is the way to go.
I believe "Patent It Yourself" by David Pressman has at least one sample form, and gives permission to reproduce and use. His text is in most public libraries.
I hope that helps. I use one my lawyer drew up for me, here in Evansville. Best bet is to have your favorite attorney draw one up for you, as he can enforce it.
As a Patent Agent, I don't get into Tort matters as that requires a member of the state Bar. I practice patent law on the Federal level, as I am not an attorney. The primary requirement for practicing patent law before the USPTO is the engineering training and passing their eight hour exam on the rules of the patent office.
Best wishes.
George H. Morgan
http:www.evansville.net/biz/patagent
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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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