How can I propose a new "innovative" concept without loosing my rights 1

[fcu45]

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

 

[rb1957]

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.

 

[fcu45]

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

 

[OHIOMatt]

http://www.legalzoom.com/intellectu...nts/how-talk-about-your-nonpatented-invention

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.

 

[rb1957]

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

 

[fcu45]

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