At Planet Patent we understand how important it is to keep your invention or idea safe. Before you share details with us, we want you to know exactly how we protect your confidentiality.

The agreement below explains in plain language how we handle your information:

  • We use it only to provide the services you ask for.
  • We keep it private and secure.
  • We don’t share it with anyone unless legally allowed and necessary to do the work.

The Confidentiality Agreement may be completed electronically or manually
as an MS Word or PDF document, or using the web form – all found below.

Confidentiality Agreement – MS Word Format

Confidentiality Agreement – PDF Format

Confidentiality Agreement – Web Input Form

  • Contact us if you have question on how to fill out the Confidentiality Agreement. We're happy to answer your questions.

    Fill out the Confidentiality Agreement using the secure form below. (Or you may wish to fill out and email a PDF or MS Word version of the confidentiality agreement found via the links above on this page).

    After receiving your information via this web form we add it to a PDF version of the Confidentiality Agreement Form, sign it, and email it back to you.

    When you receive the signed Confidentiality Agreement send us details about your invention using the Invention Disclosure form.

    After we receive your Invention Disclosure we will send you a firm cost quote for your review. Work on your patent search is started only after we receive approval of the cost quote.
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  • Information About Your Invention

  • Write a short title of your invention. It does not have to reveal the invention detail, but only describe it in general terms. If you're unsure about what to write, fill in the form with: "to be determined."
  • List the type of documents you are submitting for completion of the patent search. For example: drawings, sketches, diagrams, CAD file, written description, photos, videos,
  • This Confidentiality Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on the date as filled out on this web form (found above on this webpage) by and between: This Confidentiality Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered between Planet Patent, the dba/doing business as name of Ideation Headquarters LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, 8401 MAYLAND DR STE S, RICHMOND, VA 23294 USA, hereinafter referred to as the “Receiving Party”; and Name of inventor, patent attorney, patent agent, company or authorized representative with their principal address as filled in out on this web form (found above on this webpage), hereinafter referred to as the Disclosing Party. Together, the Receiving Party and the Disclosing Party may be referred to as the “Parties.”

    1. Purpose The Disclosing Party wishes to disclose certain confidential and proprietary information to the Receiving Party for the sole purpose of evaluating and/or providing a patent search cost and time quote, or a patent search, or related intellectual-property services (the “Purpose”).

    2. Definition of Confidential Information “Confidential Information” includes all information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party in any form (oral, written, visual, electronic, etc.), including but not limited to inventions, ideas, patent applications, trade secrets, sketches, models, diagrams, technical data, research, strategies, and other proprietary materials. It also includes notes, copies, or analyses prepared by the Receiving Party that incorporate such information.

    3. Obligations of the Receiving Party The Receiving Party agrees to: a. Use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose; b. Maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence and exercise at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care; c. Disclose the Confidential Information only to its employees, or agents who have a legitimate need to know for the Purpose and who are bound by written confidentiality obligations no less protective than those contained in this Confidentiality Agreement; d. Not copy, reproduce, or otherwise duplicate the Confidential Information, except as reasonably necessary for the Purpose; and e. Promptly notify the Disclosing Party of any unauthorized use or disclosure.

    4. Exclusions The obligations in Section 3 do not apply to information that the Receiving Party can prove: a. Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this Confidentiality Agreement; b. Was lawfully in the Receiving Party’s possession without restriction before disclosure; c. Is obtained lawfully from a third party with the right to disclose it; or d. Is independently developed without use of the Disclosing Party’s information.

    5. Return or Destruction of Materials Upon written request by the Disclosing Party, or upon completion of the Purpose, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or securely destroy all Confidential Information, including all copies, extracts, and summaries thereof, and certify such destruction in writing if requested.

    6. Term and Survival This Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years from the Effective Date. The confidentiality and use obligations set forth herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this Confidentiality Agreement with respect to Confidential Information disclosed during the term.

    7. The Receiving Party understands that unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information could potentially cause harm to the Disclosing Party. Should such an event occur, the Disclosing Party may request remedies permitted under applicable law.

    8. Governing Law and Venue This Confidentiality Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Confidentiality Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia, and each Party hereby submits to the jurisdiction of such courts.

    9. Miscellaneous a. Entire Agreement: This Confidentiality Agreement is the full understanding between the Parties. b. Amendments: Must be in writing and signed by both Parties. c. Assignment: Not permitted without consent, except by the Receiving Party to a successor in a merger or sale of substantially all assets. d. Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in effect. e. Waiver: No waiver is effective unless in writing.
  • By checking the Yes circle below and providing my electronic signature in the following step, I, as an Inventor, Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Business Owner/Employee, or other authorized representative, acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Confidentiality Agreement. I also acknowledge and understand any patent search reports or related information provided by Planet Patent are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Search results cannot guarantee the actions or decisions of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or any other authority. For legal guidance on the use or interpretation of such information, I am advised to consult a qualified patent attorney or patent agent.
  • I, as the inventor, patent Attorney, patent agent, business owner, employee, or other authorized representative, agree to the terms of this Confidentiality Agreement. I also acknowledge and understand any patent search reports or related information provided by Planet Patent are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Search results cannot guarantee the actions or decisions of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or any other authority. For legal guidance on the use or interpretation of such information, I am advised to consult a qualified patent attorney or patent agent. By signing below, either manually or electronically, I affirm my agreement by entering my first and last name in the first box below, along with today’s date in the second box below.

    Electronically sign in the signature box below. Please type your name in the following format to serve as your legally valid electronic signature: s/First Name Last Name. For example: s/John Smith or s/Mary Smith

    By providing an electronic signature, you consent to the use of electronic records and signatures in accordance with the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).