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Pitching A Startup To Investors: Ways To Legally Protect Your Ideas

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A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a standard document that you can use to commit prospective investors to secrecy over the ideas you reveal in your pitch, whether or not they actually choose to put money in after the event. Use an NDA.

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Key Contracts Every Business Must Use

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Whether a business is contemplating entering into a partnership, hiring a service provider or in the process of selling itself, a non-disclosure agreement should be utilized when information is shared with third parties. An employment offer letter or employment agreement should be utilized when hiring employees.

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14 Points To Consider When Structuring A Deal

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No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents. What is a huge success for me in the terms? Lock down rights and security.

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6 Ways To Fund Your Invention

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Absent an agreement to maintain confidentiality, disclosing your idea to family and friends may constitute a public disclosure that disqualifies you from patent protection. Make sure that you have protected your intellectual property and/or have the investors sign a non-disclosure agreement before revealing the specifics of your idea.

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5 Ways To Protect Your Idea From Theft

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Non-Disclosure Agreements – A non-disclosure agreement helps to protect your idea by committing all the parties you are working with to confidentiality. Non-compete agreement – If you’re pitching an idea to a potential client or investor, have them sign a non-compete agreement.

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Common Legal Issues Startups Should Be Aware Of

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You should also make sure that your co-founders and employees are bound by a non-disclosure agreement if you do not yet have the correct patents and trademarks for your company. #3. Not Hiring the Right Legal Representatives. Unfortunately, many start-ups fall short when it comes to hiring legal representation.

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Tips For Hiring An Independent Contractor

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For example: A non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Sometimes called a confidentiality agreement, this gives you confidence that your independent contractor is not sharing your business plans or trade secrets with competitors or other businesses. Additional Forms to Consider.

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