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How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

(OP)
Hi
What is the best way to propose a new Arch/Structural concept of a building that is really new (To investors = potential clients) without loosing my rights?

I have seen a documentary about a unique building where the architect proposed the idea/ concept to a client who got interested in applying it, but I need to know how to protect my rights.

Regards

RE: How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

i guess you can patent the novel feature of your design ...

and then spend all your money trying to protect it and going after the guys who copy you.

RE: How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

(OP)
I'm not interested on such thing dear rb1957

What I want is to protect my rights when I show my proposal of that concept to whom I feel they may have the interest and the money to implement on real, that is all, after that I don't care much if somebody copies it.

Regards

RE: How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

http://www.legalzoom.com/intellectual-property-rig...

The above link is from legalzoom.com, I am not endoring their services, but it gives an overview of a couple of strategies. I would suggest discussing it with an attorny to make sure you are following the laws of your location.

RE: How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

"to protect my rights when I show my proposal" = NDA (Non Diclosure Agreement) ... pretty standard text

RE: How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights

(OP)
Thanks OHIOMatt that link is very informative and gives exactly what I wanted to know.
Thank you too rb1957.

Lets see what we can do now :)

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