Category: Inventions

Protecting Your Custom Software Development

If you are a custom software developer, the best thing you can do to protect your invention is to have in your arsenal a customized software development agreement tailored to your specific business. Developing code is a unique enterprise. Just like you would never borrow someone’s code to develop your software, you should never borrow some other software developers’ contracts or agreements to protect your work. At JGPC Business Law we assist software developers in drafting custom software...

How to Legally Protect Your Inventions and Ideas

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Written by JGPC Business Law on April 28, 2017. Updated July 2026. Protecting a new invention or business idea requires taking legal steps before it becomes public. Depending on the circumstances, patents, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), trade secret protections, and other intellectual property strategies can help prevent competitors from using or profiting from your innovations. Key Takeaways Protecting an invention early is often easier and less expensive than enforcing...

What to Do Before You Disclose

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Written by JGPC Business Law on March 25, 2017. Updated July 2026. Author: Gerald R. Prettyman, J.D., LL.M. Before discussing an invention with investors, manufacturers, or potential business partners, inventors should take steps to protect their intellectual property. Documenting the invention, consulting an intellectual property attorney, developing an appropriate filing strategy, and using confidentiality agreements when appropriate can help preserve valuable legal rights...

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Intellectual Property Protection for New Product Inventions

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Written by JGPC Business Law on January 7, 2017. Updated July 2026. New products often represent a significant investment of time, creativity, and financial resources. This article explains the primary forms of intellectual property protection available to businesses and why obtaining the appropriate legal protections early can help prevent competitors from copying or exploiting valuable innovations. Key Takeaways Different forms of intellectual property protect different...