Re: Copyrighting a web application and idea

Just as ignoring a symptom by not calling a doctor's attention to it could
lead to an untimely death, I think Ivan's point is that by not taking the
time (and, yes, the money) to protect yourself legally, you run a risk just
like the patient does.  The patient has no one to blame if the odd-shaped
mole turns out to be inoperable cancer, and if someone you demo your idea to
takes it and runs with it and you get screwed, then, again, you have no one
to blame (and probably no legal remedy).  The risk is yours to take.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Marty Landman" <marty(at)face2interface.com>
To: "Ivan Hoffman" <ivan(at)ivanhoffman.com>; <jon(at)3spadefx.com>; "HWG Business
List" <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: Copyrighting a web application and idea


> At 12:54 PM 12/19/00, Ivan Hoffman wrote:
>
> >You need to get professional and seek out an experienced legal advice you
> >throughout the process for if you don't protect your idea, you run the
risk
> >of losing all rights to it.  Asking non-lawyers for advice is your first
> >mistake.
>
> I'm in a similar position as Jon, except that I haven't asked for legal
> help from lawyers or non-lawyers nor am I seeking funding. However I am
> preparing to launch a demo version of my product on New Years, and feel
> very optimistic about its potential.
>
> While what you say makes good sense Ivan, it may be unrealistic to adhere
> to this advice for all people under all circumstances. Sort of like
telling
> anyone with a health question to see a doctor, and while they're at it,
why
> not make it a specialist?
>
> It doesn't take into account the possibility that the person might
consider
> it imprudent to begin a process that may cost them thousands, if not tens
> of thousands of dollars to finish. Perhaps before they've even gotten any
> feedback from the marketplace regarding the viability of their idea.
>
> Of course I run into this same thing all the time from prospective
> clients... and can appreciate your point of view because when I'm speaking
> to a prospect this is precisely my point of view. FWIW.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Marty
> http://face2interface.com

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