Protect Your Intellectual Property: General Question

[H0T_S0UP]

this is my first post and I am new here so forgive me if this is in the wrong forum but I have a general question to ask and I couldn't find a suitable section in the forums. Here it goes: If I were to post some theories of mine, is my intellectual property protected if whatever I post so happens to be true? Ha perhaps I should go a Law and Order forum. But seriously I have found some mathematical patterns and I've also done lots of thinking about gravity and time and some of the conclusions I've came to yeild interesting results. However I don't want just guy taking my ideas and claiming them to be their own. Hope my question doesn't come off as defensive or arrogant I just don't want someone taking credit for my work.

 

[Astronuc]

If one discusses one's theories in the public domain, one basically surrenders one's rights to control the work. One could claim originality only by virtue of the date of disclosure, and assuming that no one else has published the same idea.

Secondly, we do not permit personal theories in the main forums, but we have an Independent Research (IR) forum in which people may submit research for discussion. However, we have a rigorous set of criteria with which one must comply in order to have the submission accepted, e.g. one must provide a review of prior work in the field, and describe what is new and original about one's work and how it fills the holes in the existing body of knowledge. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the submittal, which is maintained in moderation out of the public view unless accepted.

See the IR Submission Guidelines here - https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=82301

 

[Mene]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Your question is a very important one, especially for scientists and researchers who are constantly generating new ideas and theories. In general, any original work that you create is automatically protected by copyright laws, regardless of whether it is posted online or not. This means that if someone were to use your ideas without your permission, you could take legal action against them.

However, it is always a good idea to take additional steps to protect your intellectual property. One way to do this is by including a copyright notice on your work, stating that it is protected by copyright laws. You can also consider registering your work with the copyright office in your country, which can provide additional legal protection.

Additionally, if you are concerned about someone taking credit for your work, it may be beneficial to publish your ideas in a reputable scientific journal or present them at a conference. This can establish a record of your original work and make it more difficult for others to claim it as their own.

In the end, it is important to be cautious and take steps to protect your intellectual property, but also remember that the scientific community values collaboration and sharing of ideas. So don't be afraid to share your theories and engage in discussions with others, but always be aware of your rights as the creator of your original work. I hope this helps answer your question. Best of luck with your research!