What Legal Precautions Should I Take Before Sharing My Invention Online?

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The discussion revolves around the legal precautions one should consider before sharing an invention online, particularly in the context of international law and confidentiality. Participants express concerns about the potential risks associated with disclosing ideas in a public forum.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for legal advice regarding sharing an invention online and seeks private communication with knowledgeable individuals.
  • Another participant requests more specific information about the legal concerns to provide better guidance.
  • A participant suggests that the forum is not the appropriate place for legal advice and emphasizes the importance of consulting a qualified attorney for confidentiality and legal matters.
  • There is a mention of the American Bar Association as a resource for finding legal specialties, indicating a preference for formal legal channels over informal advice.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if the invention is a "Doomsday Device," privacy may not be a concern once it is demonstrated, implying that the nature of the invention could affect the need for legal precautions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of seeking professional legal advice rather than relying on informal sources. However, there is no consensus on the specifics of what legal precautions should be taken, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to sharing inventions online.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the limitations of seeking legal advice in an online forum and the potential risks involved in sharing sensitive information without proper legal protections.

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I would like someone on this forum who is familiar with law on the internet (international) to please PM me. I have an idea, but need to know what walls I should put up beforehand.

Thanks.
 
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Arctic Fox said:
I would like someone on this forum who is familiar with law on the internet (international) to please PM me. I have an idea, but need to know what walls I should put up beforehand.

Thanks.
You're going to have to be more specific.
 
Sorry, I can't out in the open.

I'd go the the Law Forums, but you guys are the only ones I trust. My problem does concern Physics, of sorts.
 
Arctic Fox said:
Sorry, I can't out in the open.

I'd go the the Law Forums, but you guys are the only ones I trust. My problem does concern Physics, of sorts.
A forum isn't the place to go. I am familiar with a lot of international and e-commerce "laws", but not in a position to give legal advice. If you need true confidentiality you are going to have to consult (and retain) a real attorney. You can inquire about legal specialties through the American Bar Asssociation, or a local Bar. If you are not in the US, search on something similar in your country. I would NOT accept legal advice from someone unknown over the internet, even if they got to you through this forum. PF cannot validate every member.
 
Arctic Fox said:
Sorry, I can't out in the open.
If it's still that Doomsday Device, don't worry about privacy. Once you demonstrate it, nobody will steal your design.
 

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