how do i? me and a friend have come up with a cool idea for a pc peripheral and are gonna do some research and development, whats the best way to prevent people from stealing the idea?

its in here as its a computer device

 

This might not be a bad place to start

 

Have a word with "Adam M" on this board or over on 22b.com. IIRC he works as a patent lawyer (or similar).

Cheers

Ian

 

You will have to patent your idea in order to protect it and your IP. Remember you can patent a concept without actually having a working example. Contact a patent lawyer and get a search done of existing and/or related patents. He will then be able to advise you whether you patent application will be likely to be successful.

 

cool thanks its a pretty neat lil idea, nothing flashy but i think its a good idea and would use it even if no one else would

 

What is it?

 

not tellin till i get it protected it increases productivity tho and comfort

 

It's gotta be a scoobynet shielding sofa seat, for when you wanna make sure it geeks aren't surfin

 

damn your a good guess!