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txbassguy

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May 22, 2007 11:38 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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great idea and thread posts. would love for a major company to steal my ideas.

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No Eternal Reward Will Forgive Us Now for Wasting the Dawn.

patentandtrademark

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May 27, 2007 2:21 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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patents and trade secrets are opposites. to get a patent, you must DISCLOSE the invention in the patent application. to have an enforceable trade secret, you must actively NOT DISCLOSE - keep it secret.

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[this is not legal advice - provided for discussion only]
Intellectual Property for the Individual and Small Business: Identify, Protect, Enforce, Defend.
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