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Are there other ways to protect an idea other than getting a patent?
Asked on Nov 07th, 2010 on Patents - Washington
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Are there any other ways to protect an Idea, other than getting a patent?
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Sure trade secret protection (if reverse engineering would be difficult), design patents, copyrights, trademarks, and NDA agreements. All have advantages and disadvantages. Discuss the alternatives with your attorney.
Answered on Apr 26th, 2011 at 9:44 AM