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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

non-public technology. Contract, NDA. _. A contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. a Non Disclosure Agreement gives you certain rights to protection of your confidential information.) Your invention must be “ non-obvious.” Trade Secrets. _. the Coke recipe). _.

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NDA’s: Keep your secrets in the cone of silence

NZ Entrepreneur

But without the right confidentiality agreements in place, that’s exactly what could happen. Non-disclosure agreements, or NDA’s, are vital when you’re disclosing new ideas or information to people outside your business. But if you haven’t, a NDA is vital.

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The cult of the NDA

www.frozennorth.org

The cult of the NDA. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were the order of the day. One startup even printed its NDA on the back of visitors badges, just like a software "shrink wrap" agreement: "By accepting this visitors badge, you agree to the terms of this Non-Disclosure Agreement."

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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

www.virtuosimedia.com

Look at online advertising rates for your potential product keywords, industry publications ad rates, search engine optimization fees, and any other advertising avenues you’d like to pursue. Sign that person to an NDA if necessary. Research the cost of advertising your product. If it's not financially viable, abandon it.

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Top 10 Common Mistakes By First-Time Online Entrepreneurs

Kodorra

Oh and by the way, typically angel investors don’t sign NDA (non-disclosure agreement), so they are most probably losing out on the cash too. They are missing out on the valuable feedback and advice people could offer for free that could help better shape their ideas.