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How can I protect my idea?

Asked on Aug 23rd, 2011 on Patents - California
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I have proof I invented something and emails of the company wanting to buy my idea, and an unopened copy of my idea mailed to myself. Can anyone steal my idea?
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Business Litigation Attorney serving Newport Beach, CA
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Get a Non-Disclosure Agreement in writing. Keep all journals, notebooks, diaries, that show your work! Do not show your idea to anybody without them signing the NDA. That is standard and if they balk at that, they might be legit.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2011 at 5:58 AM

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