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    Consumer Law, Warranties Non-Disclosure Agreement

    Thanks. It just sounded a little overbearing with the word participation. Almost as if we both signed it in front of a notary then it would be a breach. I understand that a public notary is just concerned with the application of the signature and nothing more now. Since it is a 'public' notary I...
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    Consumer Law, Warranties Non-Disclosure Agreement

    Hello, This might be a stupid question, but I'm helping somebody start a business in a different state and they asked me to sign a non-disclosure agreement. In the agreement it states I may not make any publicity or disclose any knowledge of my participation or discussions with this person...
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    Searching USPTO and avoiding lawsuits

    Thanks again lawprofessor, I'm always up for suggestions when it comes to books. These are the one's I've recently found: If anyone knows of any that are reputable or criticized I'm open to any information you are willing to give. Experiences, examples, pitfalls, tips, you name it I'm...
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    Searching USPTO and avoiding lawsuits

    Actually let me restate my questions to see if I'm worrying over nothing: 1. If I create the standard application for a utility patent, the USPTO won't grant me the application if there is an existing application in their database that is similar or is damaged from my patent? Then I would be...
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    Searching USPTO and avoiding lawsuits

    Well I used the USPTO search engine and I did a search for Warner Brothers (just an example) and it did not return anything. I did it again tonight and I now have several pages to view. Sorry I should have explained myself further on the patent. I have a small invention idea and after...
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    Searching USPTO and avoiding lawsuits

    Hello, First off I'm thrilled to have found this forum. I'll cut the babble and sum it up like this. I live in GA and am a legal US citizen and responsible and all that. I have a low paying job. I have not been successful at finding a better job. My current job does not pay enough for me...
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    Invention Dilemma??

    Sounds like an interesting idea. Remember that slide Crocodile Mile by Marshall? If there are indeed trademarks or copyrights that would prevent you from using a plastic hose water slide maybe you could use different materials or add to it? Making a water slide doesn't sound too difficult...
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