There is one small snag with open source, many countries like the U.S. use the first-to-file patent system. This means the rights to an invention go to the first person to patent and not the person who invented the technology.
From ChatGPT...
...They could then potentially file law suits against anyone sharing or reproducing what is now there property.
Personally I think it's complete bullshit and designed to give big corporations a clear advantage over the average man but it is what it is. So obviously I do share many things however I understand that when I do so I throw my ideas and technology into the wind. Who knows where it may land or who may use it. It's part of the creative process of invention in my opinion.
AC
What was your prompt and what version of ChatGPT are you using? You can get it to agree with anything. From ChatGPT4 "
Open sourcing your invention can indeed help prevent others from patenting the same technology. Once you publicly disclose the details of your invention, it becomes part of the "prior art." Prior art is all information that has been disclosed to the public in any form about an invention before a given date. If your invention is already part of the public domain through open sourcing, this makes it much harder for someone else to patent it because:
Novelty Requirement: For a patent to be granted, the invention must be novel. If your invention is already documented and publicly accessible, it cannot be considered novel by patent authorities.
Non-obviousness: Besides being novel, an invention must also be non-obvious to someone skilled in the field. Publicly disclosing detailed information about your invention sets a high bar for others to prove their inventions are non-obvious over yours.
Public Disclosure: By open sourcing and documenting your invention thoroughly and making it publicly accessible, you create a solid record of the invention's details and the date of disclosure. This public disclosure is critical in establishing the prior art that can be used to challenge any subsequent patent applications that are too similar to your invention.
However, there are a few points to consider:
Specific Details: Ensure that the disclosure of your invention is detailed enough to encompass all aspects that you want to protect. Vague or incomplete disclosures might not provide full protection.
Global Variation: Patent laws and enforcement can vary significantly between countries. Public disclosure in one country might not automatically prevent patenting in another country unless those disclosures are accessible and recognized internationally.
Timing: It's crucial to ensure that your public disclosure happens before any potential patent applications by others. Once a patent application is filed, subsequent public disclosures won't affect its examination.
To enhance protection against potential patent threats, you might also consider defensive publishing, which is specifically aimed at creating prior art to prevent others from obtaining a patent on a disclosed invention. This could involve publishing in scientific journals, technical magazines, or using online platforms dedicated to defensive publications." Good to know your position AC thanks.
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