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How to Protect a Construction-Related Invention
If someone develops a unique tool to accomplish work faster, easier or less expensively, here’s how to protect it from misappropriation by competitors or an errant employee.
By Patrick Barthet
March 29, 2021
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by Patrick Barthet
Patrick Barthet is founder and principal of The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction practice which has been serving South Florida’s construction industry for over 25 years. Publisher of the award winning blog, thelienzone.com, the firm provides regular advice to construction professionals. Also instructive is thelienzonepodcast.com, regularly presented by fellow principal, Alex Barthet.
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