7 STEPs to Prevent Your New Invention From Being Stolen

Introduction ……………….……………………………………..……. Page 3

STEP 1. Don’t share your Great Idea with others ……. Page 4

STEP 2. Record your Great Idea in Writing …………….. Page 6

STEP 3. Continuously Review and Update

Your Great Idea ………….………………………….….. Page 7

STEP 4. Do a Patent Search ………………………………….... Page 8

STEP 5. Use a Non-disclosure agreement ………….……. Page 9

STEP 6. Be Wary of using an Invention

Marketing Company ……………………………………… Page 11

STEP 7. Protect Your Idea ………………………………..………. Page 16

CONCLUSION …………………………………………..………………. Page 19

Appendix 1 Invention Disclosure Form …………….……. Page 20

Appendix 2 Non-Disclosure Agreement ………….……… Page 22