1) publish it, and/or publish it with a co-author with clout in the field. that would require you to prove the idea to someone with clout. 2) if you plan on mo

1) publish it, and/or publish it with a co-author with clout in the field. that would require you to prove the idea to someone with clout. 2) if you plan on monetizing the idea, create a company and have the people you release the idea to sign non-disclosure agreements.