I have a well thought-out and researched idea for a project I believe will be a hit and I am contemplating sending out proposals for sponsorship to Multinational companies and some International Organizations(WHO,UNDP,etc)with offices in Nigeria as well,but I want to protect this idea to avoid it being stolen or being coveted by any individual/organization.
I need advice on what to do...Tnx y'all

Their is absolutely no way you can protect such, The only thing that can be protected by PATENT is design work....As for ideas, I suggest you just make up your mind and see what happens, Don't be too scared to share it with d right people, Just add a little trust and watch it work for u..All d best

In addition, that "idea" you feel you're nursing is aLready getting implemented my someone else some where, so wake up and do something about that idea you've got, it's a risk and everything in this life is RISK!!! I nursed the idea of internet modems long before it became popular, but because I don't have the funds, some else who's got the funds came up and implemented it, you just have to take the Lead by taking the risk. Then, do not give up when you see your idea getting off your idea shelf without your consent, you win some and you loss some, be an idea bank. You can come up with a design/structure/application and the copy write it as print that another way you can protect your idea, you should also think of improving on the idea, more like a back up plan. You're the best at what you do just that you have to many idea banks on the same challenge

@PasNet @sunnydayasaba
I really do appreciate your contribution. Its been helpful

The only way you can protect your idea is by TAKING ACTION IMMEDIATELY.

Are you even sure the idea is urs? Are you sure you didn't see it somewhere? Are you sure you are the only one with the idea?

@ Chux76

Well thought of you. It is good to get your idea protected. I know a friend who is an Intellectual Property officer who can be of service if you wish. Its through him i got to know that ideas can be protected at the Nigeria Copyright Commission.

Ebestsms.com:
The only way you can protect your idea is by TAKING ACTION IMMEDIATELY.

I don't want to be hasty but your advice is noted...will do that immediately

Manutd19: Are you even sure the idea is urs? Are you sure you didn't see it somewhere? Are you sure you are the only one with the idea?

As far as I am concerned the IDEA was conceived by me and not a replica of anyone's idea...but as we all know Nature drops ideas into everyone's head almost every sec so its who takes action(quoting Ebestsms) that reaps its benefits.

Gbengazzee: @ Chux76

Well thought of you. It is good to get your idea protected. I know a friend who is an Intellectual Property officer who can be of service if you wish. Its through him i got to know that ideas can be protected at the Nigeria Copyright Commission.

Pls shed more light on this Intellectual Property officer thang..I am very interested. Tnx

short notes on idea protection.

1. trademark- to protect name or brand or logo from being stolen
2. copyright- to protect book, music, art work from being stolen
3. patent- to protect an idea or invention. The invention could be yours originally or you are improving on someone's idea
4. design - used to protect industrial design et al.

1, 3 & 4 are done at Trade Marks office while the Nigerian Copyright Commission is saddled with the task of registering 2.

locate under which heading your idea would be protected.