Thanks for the reply. I know ideas are worth €0, but it's a bit harsh to just tell him that right away. >A patent won't get you customers. Yes, but he's scar

Thanks for the reply. I know ideas are worth €0, but it's a bit harsh to just tell him that right away. >A patent won't get you customers. Yes, but he's scared that, once it's online, others will want to copy-cat and capture the market. And I understand his fear, but I don't know enough about patents and legalese to relay his fears. >Both your fears are valid. Trust your gut. My suggestion: don't start a company with this friend. Thanks :) But I like this friend and want to start a company with him, just not the way he wants to (throwing money around without having even a prototype)