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A new product idea will continuously run through your mind – it’s like a sudden natural event — a volcanic explosion. But when rewarded with an unprecedented idea, most people pull out their smartphones and call or text to share it with someone they know and trust. Sadly, our passion for notifying and enlightening our trustees overwhelms the fact that our world is ruled by the internet of things (IoT) – it’s like an open book. Great work and ideas can be easily stolen unless you protect them. You just had a brand new product idea – what are some ways you can protect it?

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In the age of instant communication, it’s not easy to protect business ideas. Depending on what kind of information is accessible to others, there are several options available to protect business ideas from being stolen or copied by third parties. If you want to ensure that your business partners or employees do not misappropriate or share important business ideas or information with others, your best bet may be to create an employment agreement/independent contractor agreement and/or a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement that includes certain confidentiality obligations and restrictive covenants in them.

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One of the most widely circulated documents in commerce today is the non-disclosure agreement (NDA). As former in-house counselors, our attorneys reviewed dozens of NDAs every week. As we work with more startups and small businesses, we notice extremely divergent views regarding the use of NDAs. Some companies love the idea of using an NDA, some find no use for it, while others are against it, entirely.

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When you decide to launch your startup near NYC, your attention is focused on creating the perfect product, hiring the best employees, and finding office space in just the right location. Legal issues are the last thing on your mind, but without proper attention, these can lead to costly litigation later. These are some of the worst legal mistakes startups make in New York and how you can avoid them.

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