Ask HN: How to Protect Ideas and Implementation?

I have an idea that I think is unique to solve a business problem (yes, it may not be unique afterall) – but as a solo founder, I need to have some protection so someone doesn’t copy the exact things (UIs and backend implementation). Can anyone provide any pointers how best to build some protection after product goes live ? I worry larger players may just copy what I do. Are patents a good idea ? Less likely I could do it, if it’s expensive though
Story Published at: April 28, 2023 at 06:03PM