🎨 The Designer's Dilemma: Trust vs. Protection

🌟 Imagine you've created the perfect design - but someone you trusted just leaked it to the world. Is your chance at legal registration gone forever? This episode reveals the surprising legal protections for betrayed creators!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 When showing your design to just one person can destroy your rights
• ⚖️ The "breach of confidence" exception that saves betrayed designers
• 🎯 Why secret testing doesn't count as publication (but market feedback might)
• 📝 The documentation tricks that prove your case in court

🚀 Key Legal Concepts Explained:

• 💎 Design Registration Requirements - Why novelty and originality are everything
• ⭐ Publication vs. Private Use - The fine line that makes or breaks your case
• 🛡️ Non-Disclosure Agreements - Your first line of defense against betrayal
• ⚡ Burden of Proof - What you must prove when trust is broken

🎯 Practical Protection Strategies:

• 🤝 Always use NDAs before showing designs to anyone
• 📱 Keep detailed records of who saw what and when
• ⏰ Register immediately once your design is finalized
• 🔒 Control the environment when sharing prototypes

🎙️ Perfect for designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who creates original work - learn how to protect your innovations while still getting the feedback you need to succeed!