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How can I protect an official idea from others?
Asked on Jun 01st, 2015 on Patents - Nebraska
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How I protect my ideas from people and send the official links granted by the government and valid all over the world? I have one idea about a future car. At this point, it is just an idea.
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Describe your idea in writing - and you can protect it by copyright registration and/or by filing a patent application. These are US protections only. Each country has its own rules for protection of ideas - so if you are on the Internet - everyone will see your idea. GOOD LUCK!
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2015 at 8:03 AM
You keep your idea secret by not sharing it with anyone else. If you have to hire someone to develop a concept or manufacture a part for you, make sure they sign a nondisclosure agreement and an agreement that anything they develop belongs to you before you give them the job. You won't be able to apply for a patent until you can prove that the car you envision actually works as designed.
Answered on Jun 01st, 2015 at 10:34 PM