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How do I get the confidentiality I need?
I’m attempting to create a new system to understand patterns and strategies in a
video game. My problem is that I’m going to reach out to professionals to ask
them questions and if it turns out that I have good ideas, I don’t want them to
be able to use my ideas before they’re released. If I get to the point where I
actively talk to a professional, would a confidentiality agreement help me in any
way? If not, what will? Also, I won’t be sharing data with them, only ideas.
I do realize that this probably seems juvenile, because -by definition- it is
but some response would still be very appreciated.
Asked on June 21, 2016 under Business Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, a confidentiality agreement will help: such agreements are enforceable. You need to get them to sign the agreement before you disclose anything to them--the agreement will not cover pre-execution/signing disclosures. The best way to get a good agreement is to hire a lawyer to draft one for you: most attorneys will be able to draft a very solid, enforceable confidentiality/nondisclosure agreement for $300 - $500, and if your system isn't worth paying that amount protect it, it's probably not worth worrying about disclosures or breach of confidentiality.
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