None. By definition, Open Source does not provide the protections you desire.
Please refrain from further posting to dev@serf.a.o, as that is an inappropriate venue for your question. -g On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 2:00 AM, John Dougrez-Lewis <jle...@psychopompos.eu> wrote: > Hi, > > > > If I come up with an innovative idea that can be expressed through an > implementation in Open Source Software, what mechanisms are open to me to > allow free public non-commercial access and enhancements to the software > whilst preventing large corporations just simply ripping-off and copying > the idea for their own private profit and cutting me out of the subsequent > rewards of my innovation and labour? > > > > e.g. if I have a really good but am constrained by funding? > > > > Regards, > > > > John > > >