hi.I recall reading an article that stated publishing online is sometime as good as securing a patent for your intellectual property.How does publishing online protect ones intellectual property?Does it provide proof of ownership like a patent does?just curious.
joshuabraham
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Publishing online secures your copyright.
> Does it provide proof of ownership like a patent does?
No, the magic patent number from the patent office is what you need for that.
Both provide protection for your idea, but a patent is a legally stronger defence.
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