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Startup IP tips before you launch

NZ Entrepreneur

Better still; get them to sign a non-disclosure agreement before you disclose anything. ii) Using open source software. Open source software can be useful in terms of development of a project. You will need to be wary of crucial mistakes when opting to use open source software.

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Tips For Protecting Intellectual Property

YoungUpstarts

Have Employees Sign Non-Disclosures. If you work with a team or have employees, it is important to have them sign non-disclosure agreements to cover the security of your intellectual property. Obtain assistance to have the non-disclosures well-written to keep your ideas safe from being taken.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

mashable.com

When you’re working with a freelance or contract developer, make sure you have all your paperwork — from non-disclosure agreements to invoices and beyond — signed and sealed early in the process.

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3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

mashable.com

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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

www.virtuosimedia.com

If you require a non-disclosure agreement for me to simply even hear your idea, I’m going to walk away unless you’re a Steve Jobs or Bill Gates type of figure. If you wildly but confidently project millions of users within a few months, I’m going to have a hard time taking your proposal seriously.

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UT Austin MSTC Commencement Speech

Austin Startup

I could download mp3 music for free from Napster, but most of the software I wanted was not open source yet and had to be purchased. The only way to get free software was to apply for beta programs, which were not open to the public back then and usually required that you sign an Non-Disclosure Agreement.

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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. You just a domain name, a web hosting account and online software, which could be free, thanks to open source. Total that up would probably cost you $100 or less.