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Entrepreneur Magazine’s Inventions, Patents & Beyond, the internet radio show for inventors, our show topic is Non-Disclosure Agreements. This show will teach you how to use a nondisclosure form. You will also learn what should be included in the nondisclosure form and how to enforce one.

Last week’s show topic was “Infringement and Cease & Desist Letters.” An improperly worded cease and desist letter could get you into serious trouble, and you could find yourself in unwanted litigation. Listen to this show to learn what should never be in a cease and desist letter and when one should be sent. We also discussed what you should do if you receive a cease and desist letter. Don’t worry if you missed the show. You can listen to the entire discussion whenever you like. Go to www.youinventit. com or www.wsradio.com and you can listen to past shows from either site.

HISTORY CHANNEL TO AIR INVENTION SHOW SERIES
If you have been on our web site, www.youinventit. com, you know that the history channel is airing a series on inventing. The show will air Wednesday through Saturday. There will be information on great inventions and talented inventors. The series is called Modern Marvels: Great Inventions Week! The shows promise to be a great blend of history with information about the icons of American inventors, such as Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver and Benjamin Franklin. They will also be revealing the winners of the Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge, for ‘everyday’ inventors. Hopefully, some of you took advantage of the information on our web site and are in the contest. For more information visit History.com/i nvent.
MORE ON HOW NOT TO BE SCAMMED
The Office of the Independent Inventor of the United States Patent and Trademark Office publishes a brochure, Are You the Target?? Following is a continuation of our series of excerpts from this brochure. Inventors Beware! DO write a letter to any promotion, marketing or licensing company that seeks to help you. Do ask for written answers to the TEN QUESTIONS that will be listed in next week’s newsletter. DO use common sense in evaluating the answers. If they make sense, fine. If not, seek assistance from a patent attorney or agent or, contact the Office of Independent Inventor Programs at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. DO get information and answers in writing, signed by a company official before you pay any money or sign any document. DO be alert for the scam warning signs and hooks. DO NOT accept verbal promises, assurances or representations. DO NOT be a victim of a scam