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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Uh not sure if thats a joke, but I'm pretty sure thats not how you do it. A fixed spine notebook with dated documentation is what is usually used in courts (as far as I know).
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Actually, sending yourself a few things with registered mail acts as date/time stamping it.
Step 1: Keep your idea close.
Step 2: Clearly identify your objectives. I mean CLEARLY.
Step 3: Start looking around in ernest to see if your idea is already out there. Are there things similar to your idea out there?
Step 4: If you're serious, then I would agree with Troutman, and consult with an IP lawyer. They will discuss all the options out there for licensing or patenting and so on etc.
Step 5: Decide on further steps if worth pursuing. Prepare yourself for rejection.
Depending on your idea, there are bodies out there that can help. For example, Innovate Calgary or TECEdmonton have helped launched technologies developed at Universities (and other places) to viable licenses or start up opportunities.
Be forewarned, angel investors and venture capitalists usually don't even want to see you if you only have an idea. These days, they want some sort of deliverable before investing. Don't half ass anything.