Is My Idea Still Secret if I Tell My Lawyer?
It's Not a Secret If More Than One Person Knows It--Or Is It? Every so often, I'll have someone reach out to me on our contact form or by phone and be vague about their legal situation or what they are looking for help with. Many startup owners don't actually know what legal help they need, so this lack of detail can be understandable. However, sometimes it is out of a concern that another person (i.e., basically a complete stranger over whom they have no real control) will have knowledge of their new business, invention, or idea. Duty of Confidentiality First off, it's important to understand that actual attorneys who are licensed with a state Bar almost always owe clients what is known as a duty of confidentiality. This duty…