answered on Oct 16, 2017
You've asked about an invention, which is covered by patents, but you posted your question under copyrights. Let me answer your question both ways.
COPYRIGHTS
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answered on Oct 11, 2017
For a short period of time, you can keep your idea a secret. This may not work forever as others may eventually come to the same solution for the same problem.
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answered on Nov 22, 2016
Get a patent application filed before you talk to your client. Talk to a patent lawyer about it.
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