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UltimateRev22

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Sep 07, 2008 1:38 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hey Guys!

I have an idea, but not sure how exactly to protect it. I`ve read information on the posts in these forums and I have a few questions. I`m in the initial stages of starting up my company. If you could help me I would appreciate it.

I know that there are pretty 3 ways to protect my idea. They are NDA`s, Provisional Patent Applications, and the Disclosure-Document Program. My question is how much protection do these provide for a new idea? Also, I know there are time restrictions regarding the PPA`s and NDA`s. What happens after 12months/or 1 year after you have filed a PPA or a Disclosure-Document program? Would others be able to use your idea after the expiration date?

Thanks guy. This site has been helping me out so much.

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Jerome Carlton

patentandtrademark

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Sep 09, 2008 12:25 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I am pretty sure the Disclosure-Document Program is over. NDA`s are a problem - lots of people won`t sign them [since they may already be working on similar matters] and they are tough to enforce. Hire and expect to pay a lawyer - probably a patent lawyer.

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James Lindon, Ph.D. Patent Attorney
Lindon & Lindon, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Pharmacy Law, Litigation
[this is not legal advice - provided for discussion only]
Intellectual Property for the Individual and Small Business: Identify, Protect, Enforce, Defend.
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
http://www.LindonLaw.com

UltimateRev22

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Sep 10, 2008 6:37 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks man. I know the fees vary, but what price range would an average (just an estimated amount) patent search cost me? and for the lawyer to file a provisional patent application?

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Jerome Carlton

UltimateRev22

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Sep 10, 2008 6:50 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Forgot to add that you are one smart guy. I learned alot just by reading your posts.

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Jerome Carlton

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