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How can I protect my idea with a patent?
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You can't get a patent on your idea, only on an actual product or invention. I agree with the other guy: Don't tell anyone if it's just an idea and you don't want anyone to steal it! Unless you need financing to develop it, of course...
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You can't get a 'patton' on an idea. You can't even get a patent on an idea, only an invention. If you don't want your idea copied, don't tell anyone about it.
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Find USPTO for United States Patent and Trademark Office. . Type USPTO in search
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Tell me what it is in detail and I'll help you
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