Ask HN: ever had an idea "stolen"? Felt the need to patent?

		Ask HN: ever had an idea "stolen"? Felt the need to patent?
		1 point by pehrlich on June 23, 2011 \| hide \| past \| favorite
		Is short - when starting a tech company, what's worth patenting and how important is it to do so? What other measures may you take instead?