That is exactly my worry with just publishing it. As I understand it, anyone can make a small tweak and patent the whole thing in a way that limits the technology from being used widely.
If you publish it, a third party could make a small tweak and apply for a patent. If you patent it, a third party could make a small tweak and apply for a patent. What do you see as the difference? Or sorry if I’m misunderstanding the rules.
That is exactly my worry with just publishing it. As I understand it, anyone can make a small tweak and patent the whole thing in a way that limits the technology from being used widely.
If you publish it, a third party could make a small tweak and apply for a patent. If you patent it, a third party could make a small tweak and apply for a patent. What do you see as the difference? Or sorry if I’m misunderstanding the rules.