Profit from your idea
Subtitle: how to make smart licensing deals
By: Richard Stim
Contributors: Stim, Richard
Edition: 8th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 434
ISBN-13: 9781413320572
Subjects: License agreements; Popular works; Patent licenses
Other titles: How to make smart licensing deals
Description: " You've invented a great product and it's time for the next step. However, if you present an invention to a prospective buyer or licensee, it's no secret that your idea can be stolen. How can you draft an agreement that protects your interests? Turn to Profit From Your Idea to help you create, modify and understand nondisclosure agreements specifically for inventors. In addition to providing sample agreements and practical advice, this all-in-one guide helps you: understand the licensing process determine ownership rights work with agents effectively find potential licensees publicly show inventions without the risk negotiate a fair licensing deal draft a comprehensive licensing agreement deal with international licensing Disclosing your invention requires a balancing act: Presenting the best aspects of your invention while protecting the confidential aspects of your work. Use Profit From Your Idea to help you effectively maintain the necessary balance and minimize the risks of disclosure. The fully updated edition comes complete with the latest licensing case law and includes brand new FAQs, many from the author's popular blog, Dear Rich: Nolo's Patent, Copyright & Trademark Blog"--

"Get everything you need to protect and profit from your invention with this all-in-one guide. You'll learn how to show your invention to potential investors, all while protecting your rights"--
Notes: "August 2014"--Title page verso.

Fourth edition has title: License your invention.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Gearing Up to License Your Invention2. Intellectual Property Protection; title: 3. Ownership Issues for Inventor Employees; title: 4. Invention Financing and Joint Ownership; title: 5. Licensing Agents and Representatives; title: 6. Soliciting Potential Licensees; title: 7. Protecting Confidential Information; title: 8. The Key Elements of Your Agreement; title: 9. Money: It Matters; title: 10. Negotiating Your Agreement; title: 11. Sample Agreement; title: 12. Warranties, Indemnification, and Proprietary Rights Provisions; title: 13. Termination and Posttermination; title: 14. Boilerplate and Standard Provisions; title: 15. Service Provisions; title: 16. Handling the Licensee's Agreement; title: 17. After You Sign the Agreement; title: 18. Help Beyond This Book; title: Appendix: How to Use the Forms.