Can an idea be patented?

Question

Law in IT

Greetings ✊
For several months now, an idea has been "boiled" in my head, or rather a method or method, regarding the effectiveness of advertising on the Internet. Is it possible to somehow patent it at the international level and what needs to be done for this? Where to apply, what documents are needed, etc.

Answer 1

NO

Answer 2

You can
https://www.upcounsel.com/how-much-does-a-patent-cost
Non-Provisional Patent Application
A non-provisional patent (also called a utility patent) is a full patent which protects an inventor's intellectual property for as long as the patent is in effect.
Filing a non-provisional patent application is more expensive and costs about $900. This total also includes search and review as well as examination fees which cost around $220. Once you add legal fees, non-provisional patents usually cost between $8,000 and $15,000 or more.
Filing a non-provisional patent with lawyer fees will usually cost the following for each invention type:
An extremely simple invention, such as a paper clip or coat hanger, will cost between $5,000 and $7,000.
A relatively simple invention, such as a board game or umbrella, will cost between $7,000 and $8,500.
A minimally complex invention, such as a power hand tool or camera, will cost between $8,500 and $10,000.
A moderately complex invention, such as a ride-on lawn mower or a cell phone, will cost between $10,000 and $12,000.
A relatively complex invention, such as a shock-absorbing prosthetic product, will cost between $12,000 and $14,000.
A highly complex invention, such as an MRI scanner or satellite technology, will cost between $14,000 and $16,000.
A software-related invention, such as an automated system or a business program, will cost more than $16,000.

Answer 3

In the Russian Federation, ideas are not patented and there is no authorship on them.