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Idea protection

How can I protect my idea?

Idea

An idea by itself is not protected by intellectual property rights. Copyright requires an original and practical form, it does not protects ideas, thoughts, principles, methods or concepts. However, the idea is the mere basis of everything.

i-DEPOT

That’s why The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) provided an i-DEPOT. With an i-DEPOT you have a record (with time stamp) of your idea, concept or prototype creation. You will receive a certificate of an official, reliable authority that guarantees the authenticity of your i-DEPOT. MyLex records your idea for 5 years for only € 150. If desired, we also monitor your record. Furthermore, you can of course also contact us for advice, violations of your i-DEPOT, et cetera.

Protection of idea's

An idea in itself is not protected by intellectual property rights. However, it is possible to register one's idea so that a fixed timestamp can be obtained. This way it is easier to negotiate with potential partners or make presentations about your idea.