How do we protect our IP during pre-launch?

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How do we make sure that the people who test our software and give us feedback do not claim our IP or demand additional payment or shares? Thanks

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The best way to protect IP before launch is to file provisional patent applications. By doing that, you can lock the priority date for your invention. Also, since you do not have to give exact claims in the provisional patent application, having a broad and strong provisional patent application would help you draft good claims during the actual patent application.

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