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6 Guidelines For How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

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Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. There are many samples available from known sources, including this one from my website.

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6 Tips For When And How To Disclose Your Startup Idea

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Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. There are many samples available from known sources, including this one from my website.

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8 Errors To Avoid In Your First Minute With Investors

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As an aspiring entrepreneur, one of the most important things you need is a memorable “ elevator pitch ,” to communicate your startup value proposition and leave a great first impression on friends, investors, employees, and future customers. For example, “I have patented a new tire that will double the wear mileage at half the cost.”

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Non-Disclosures Can Protect Your Idea, Or Destroy It

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Disclosures relative to patents. Entrepreneurs should never disclose the details of a planned or current patent application to any outsiders, even with a CDA in place. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. There are many samples available from trusted sources, including this one from Entrepreneur.

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Idea Non-Disclosure Demands Kill Investor Interest

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On the other hand, if you intend to patent an idea, you need a signed confidentiality agreement from everyone knowing details, or you will legally lose patent rights. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website. Prior to patent application. Trade secrets. Period covered.

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When is a Startup Non-Disclosure Really Required?

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On the other hand, if you intend to patent an idea, you need a signed confidentiality agreement from everyone knowing details, or you will legally lose patent rights. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website. Prior to patent application. Trade secrets. Period covered.

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A Founder’s First Key Decision Is The Business Name

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The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. When creating a name, stay with words that can easily be spelled by customers. Make your business name one that customers can pronounce and remember easily. Avoid unusual spellings.

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