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Originally Posted by Lassitor
You cannot copyright ideas, only implementation of ideas can be copyrighted. An NDA has only legal teeth when there is Intellectual Property and process secrets that are all copyrighted or patented.
So lets say your idea is to make porn parody films out of old 70's TV shows. You invite a few interested people to pool some cash to start development. You produce a Biz plan that shows how people would like to see an XXX dukes of hazards film, and the plan is detailed in how the film should be constructed.
The NDA can protect the business plan and how you implement the idea, but it cannot protect someone in that group going stealing your idea/concept and lets say they make an XXX A-Team film.
NOW I AM NOT A LAWYER and THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. If you are really worried about people stealing your ideas, then you should spend a fuck load of cash on some lawyer who can hold your hand and tell you what I am going to tell you:
ONLY SHARE YOUR IDEA WITH PEOPLE WHO YOU ABSOLUTELY TRUST
You cannot use the law to protect yourself from your own stupidity or foolishness.
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i totally agree, but it's a formal step that applies psychological pressure. know what i mean? hopefully at this stage, any dipstick like that is not invited to the party anyhoo.
an nda also does lend to the formality & structure & professionalism of the request for ducats, imo. plus i've found people get a kick out of it. just like wearing a coat and tie to the presentation. my experience anyhoo....... fun topic and i love this sorta thing.