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  • Legal recourse after VC disclosure without NDA?
    Fundraising If a potential investor asks for materials on an undeveloped app ("blueprints") without an NDA, is there any legal recourse left if he then commerc...
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  • What is the best time to patent our product?
    Patents How early should we focus on patenting our product? While we are still developing, product/market fit is not yet established, so when should we mak...
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  • patent for game mechanics
    Patents Is it possible to get a patent for the mechanics of a game? This would be for the inner workings of our gaming app and to protect us from copycats....
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  • Can it happen that we don't own the IP rights to our code?
    Copyright Our three developers create the code that is the foundation of our web app. There is also a UX/UI designer. Can it theoretically happen that we don...
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  • Freedom-to-operate Analysis
    Patents What exactly is a "freedom-to-operate analysis" and how does it help us as a startup? Is it necessary to perform before a patent application? If so...
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  • Patents available for website GUIs?
    Patents Our company has developed an innovative ed-tech website interface and we were wondering if we can file for a patent regarding the design. I believe...
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  • What can I do if someone else files a patent application for my invention?
    Patents I think I have invented something that could receive patent protection, but for financial reasons I did not apply for a patent. Do I have any rec...
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  • Do we have to disclose the data our product collects from the customer?
    Contracts We are working on products in the emerging market of wearables. Many of our testers and potential early adopters have raised the issue of privacy c...
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  • How does my patent protect my invention?
    Patents I have a US patent for producing imprints in silver jewelry. Another company is copying my idea (my previous employee.) Can I stop her from using m...
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  • Do I need a patent for my invention right now?
    Patents I am a qualified electrician and have created a new device for energy efficiency in the home. I have not shared the idea with anyone yet but it is...
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