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Should I ask a patent attorney to sign a confidentiality agreement before I tell them my idea?
A confidentiality agreement is not necessary for discussions about confidential matters with an attorney (including patent attorneys and...
stevedavey4
May 23, 20242 min read


Should I just file my own patent application?
The only way to properly claim ownership of an idea is with an enforceable patent. Self-filed patent applications are almost never...
stevedavey4
May 23, 20242 min read


Which countries are first-to-use and which countries are first-to-file for trade mark rights?
The “first-to-file” countries grant rights to the person who first files a trade mark application over a third party who made prior use...
stevedavey4
Nov 4, 20231 min read


Can I legally get evidence from a competitor who I suspect is infringing my intellectual property?
You can use the "preliminary discovery" process to obtain documents prior to the commencement of court proceedings to assess the merits...
stevedavey4
Dec 7, 20222 min read
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