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[LordWes]

Hello all,

I believe that I have developed an idea which has the potential to become the largest social network of the 21st century. I unfortunately am not able to design and code such a website by myself. To be honest, I would rather pass it on to a developer and have some of the shares generated from my idea. I really believe that my idea will take social network and social network interaction to the next level. I am eager to see my idea come to life.

Anyways, what should I do now in terms of protecting my idea and seeking inventors? Should I copyright it and then try to auction the idea off?

I would very much appreciate any help that this forum is able to offer me.

Sincerely
Westford Joseph

[Patent Agent]

what should I do now in terms of protecting my idea

Westford Joseph

You might find some interesting hints about website patents here: http://integrityip.com/GGL/Patent/WebsitePatents.aspx
Website Patents

[MYK]

A few possibilities:
1. Do some patent searching to see if your idea has been covered already.
2. Get a patent application drafted by someone competent and file it with the USPTO.
3. Do some networking to find software engineers interested in such a project, and have them sign an NDA before going over details.

Or,
4. Get that patent application on file, and then go talk to Facebook/Myspace/LinkedIn