Web based business strategy regarding idea security?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at
11:12 am
I am interested in starting a web based business. I have an idea for a company that I feel is not already created. I also need to find some one to help build my website and program the site. My question is how can I protect my idea so that the people I trust to help me do not steal my idea. Should I get it copyrighted, patented or what and where is the best place to get that done.
Filed under: Tapit Software
Each nation has one or more organizations associated with copyrighting, patenting etc.
Here is one used in the USA
http://www.uspto.gov/
However, to protect your idea, you not only have to get it registered with the government, you have to be actively on the lookout for potential competitors using your idea, and taking them to court.
It might be wise to have your employees sign a non-compete statement, which bars them from working in the same kind of business for some # of years after they leave your company.