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#RI-6acf06d8·4 months ago·
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“Protect product idea from Chinese manufacturers”

Shared design with Chinese manufacturer, fearing they'll copy product

What I wish I knew
"NDAs may not be effective overseas"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative manufacturing strategies and legal protections"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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