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Posted: 29/10/2009 2:10 AM
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Hey guys, does anybody know a reliable developer of web and mobile apps that could also help me to patent my apps ideas? I am searching for someone who is experienced both in developing web apps and in securing intellectual property. Best, Al
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Posted: 29/10/2009 10:10 AM
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Patenting and developing are two very different concepts and disciplines, the first one is a legal entity to protect your IP. That is if you have long enough pockets to enforce it.
Developing is the transformation of an idea into a working model. And for any patenting to be worth a stamp you have to play the legal game with all aspects of your development.
When reality sets in most come to the realisation that any patent offers only limited protection for the small developer, particularly as the target of your enterprise extends beyong our wide brown land and onto shore that have little or no respect for OS rights.
I'd suggest speaking to some some small business support bodies for some advice and direction, at the very minimum you will need non disclosure agreements with any developer you employ or your idea may soon become their idea, and if the produce all the code you are already on the light side of any dispute.
Patents design rights etc, dont really help the little guy, it's really up to your ingenuity, cunning and will to get a product to market with a clear lead on opponents, and trust me achieving that is just your first battle. Established players won't just sit by and watch you take up market share.
I hope that doesn't put you off, the struggle is well worth it, and nothing worthwhile in our world is easy, or everyone would be doing it.
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