Who can I talk to about my patent idea, and when, without giving it away?
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You can talk to anyone trustworthy who agrees, at least orally, to keep the invention secret. You can talk to a licensed patent attorney, because they are obligated to keep your invention secret.
You can also talk to yourself (or write to yourself), which sometimes helps. If you do, record what you say indicating the date, as a record of your having invented the invention.
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When you think you might have an invention with sales potential, immediately discuss the idea with a registered patent practitioner | Ensure you sketch all significant elements of your invention on paper, writing as much detail and comments regarding its' operation | After creating any descriptions or sketching your invention, ensure a witness (or even two) sign the paper to support your claim |
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