Q: If I have an idea and I would like to sale it to a company,and I want to guarantee that they don't steel it
I want to make sure they don't just steal it without paying me, what kind of agreement form do I need?
A: It depends on what the idea is. If it falls under patent, trademark, or copyright law, you should take the respective action to secure it (prosecute a patent or trademark application or register your copyright). If it does not fall under one of those categories, it may be a trade secret, in which case you will need an agreement that keeps the disclosure confidential. There is likely not a standard form you can use. Even if there was, it would be better to have an attorney prepare contract that contemplates your specific situation.
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