• I currently have a messaging phone app being developed for me by a developer. The app, through its software design has one unique feature different from others.
• But I have some concerns about this project, which are:
• (1) I want some form of intellectual property(IP) to this process, but don't know what to file for in terms of protecting this unique feature in my app. A copyright, trademark or patent as it applies to the unique process used in my software to send messages?
• (2) through my research, I've understood that it takes a couple of thousands of dollars to file for copyrights, trademarks or patents and currently I can't afford this cost. My app is billed to be released at the app store next month, so is there any alternative form of temporary IP protection that I can obtain cheaply for now before I make enough money to file the real legal IP documents. I'm just worried of someone stealing my idea and obtaining the legal IP protection on it before me
• Please, I need your advice.
• Thanks8

You need to post this question over at Bleeping Computer.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/

ok. thanks for the info. will try it out

first Register your idea,then work on your project!!

Hi thanks for you response. I currently have file for a copyright for the software, but I just want to know, what process can be use to register it if that will help me in my IP protection effort?

Thanks.