| Jun. 15 2006 at 12:31 PM |
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I reviewed the article on using confidentially agreements. It looks as tho' it fits my idea for promoting a product already produced by a manufacturer. The idea for promoting the product with a catch phrase not currently used which might then become the banner advertising slogan. Am I right in thinking that this approach will protect such an idea?
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| Jun. 15 2006 at 1:01 PM |
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Yes, but you may want to consult with a lawyer to ensure your agreement is solid. A confidentiality agreement, and to a greater extent, a non-compete agreement are often specific to a certain industry. You should however, draft the agreement yourself, before taking it to a lawyer.
"Forget inspirational quotes to keep you going. If by doing what you do, you get an hour every day to relax, be with the ones you love in comfort without doing wrong, then it is all worth it." -Anon.
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| Jun. 15 2006 at 5:21 PM |
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It's also called an NDA, which stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement - just in case you're searching the net. Sometimes I find good templates for forms on the Microsoft Office site.Chris
The Dippy Chick Company, Inc.
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| Jun. 15 2006 at 8:35 PM |
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Thank you for advice. I shall certainly follow thru.
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| Jun. 15 2006 at 9:36 PM |
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Xylogy,
More than happy to send the one I received from a lawyer for you to review. Need your e-mail address.
Aron North
President
Perfect Beverage LLC.
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| Jun. 16 2006 at 7:14 AM |
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My email address is xylogy@earthlink.net. I appreciate all the emails and help I can get.
Thanx
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| Feb. 13 2007 at 7:44 PM |
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I read your article about NDA's and find it very interesting. I prepared a non-disclosure agreement and sent it to a huge pharmaceutical company. They refused to sign it and forwarded one of their own to me entitled "Release". The terms were rediculous and I refused to accept that as my only means of protection. I did not go forward with that company. What are your thoughts on this. 
Edited by: Qromeo - Feb. 13 2007 at 7:45 PM
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| Feb. 14 2007 at 9:01 AM |
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I prepare NDA agreements for clients - but am not too confident that they really offer that much protection. There are usually enough loop holes to make them tough to really enforce. Remember that they are, after all, promises. They certainly are no substitute for filing for the appropriate protection [e.g. patent or trademark application].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/
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