Re: Copyrighting a web application and idea

by Marty Landman <marty(at)face2interface.com>

Date:	Tue, 19 Dec 2000 14:41:04 -0500
To:	Ivan Hoffman <ivan(at)ivanhoffman.com>, <jon(at)3spadefx.com>, "HWG Business List" <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
References:	3spadefx
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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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