What to do if you have a really good idea for an app?
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What to do if you have a really good idea for an app?
What to Do Next if You Have an App Idea: Tips for a Successful…
- Turn your dreams into ideas.
- Analyze your app idea’s market fit.
- Make a prototype of your basic app idea.
- Don’t forget about business stuff.
- Find investments.
- Think about marketing.
- Build an MVP.
- Measure your success with mobile app metrics.
Can I copyright an app idea?
COPYRIGHT YOUR APP You can never copyright an ‘idea’. Yes, the code and the UI elements of your app can be copyrighted but then, it will be fruitful only if someone copies the complete app and not make a variation of the same.
Can you sue someone for stealing your idea?
If you believe someone has stolen your idea, you may sue them. A court may grant an injunction to stop them from using or disclosing it or award you compensatory and/or punitive damages. Egregious cases could bring criminal charges.
How to protect an app idea?
With that said, the easiest way to protect your idea is simply to put it on the market as fast as possible. When you examine how to protect an app idea, it becomes clear that there’s quite a bit to consider.
What happens if you copyright an app?
They could simply change a couple of lines of your code, and launch it as their own app. A copyright gives you a legal recourse to take if someone does attempt a fraudulent act. Remember, this does not protect the idea, it only covers the physical and intellectual assets that make up the app.
Do I need to trademark my App?
Copyright isn’t the only protection you’ll need. It’s also a good idea to trademark aspects of your app, as well as the app itself. Promotional photos, code, the name (or ideas for names) of your new app, and more are all worth trademarking. In essence, if it’s part of your original work, it needs legal coverage.
Should you patent your mobile app?
Once you have a patent in place, you not only get to protect the functionalities of your app but also protect it against variations and independent development of the same app by a rival. You need to bear in mind that only unique and not so obvious functionalities are patentable.