I would only look into getting a patent if you can easily deduce what the algorithm is by using the product. If not, getting a patent will make the algorithm pu

I would only look into getting a patent if you can easily deduce what the algorithm is by using the product. If not, getting a patent will make the algorithm public and only protect it for a certain amount of time. Keeping it secret, like the recipe for coca-cola, could be the better move.