Prevent save and overwrite of original fillable form

I am creating a fillable form that will be saved on our agency server. I would like to prevent the original file from being overwritten by a filled in version of the form. Is there a way to prevent a completed form from being saved over the original?
I understand that users will be able to use the "save as" functions. I only want to maintain the integrity of the original form by preventing users from saving information into the original file.
Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I tried making the file read only by clicking on the file, right clicking and choosing properties and on the General Properties screen placing a check mark next to read-only. Unfortunately, after I do this, the form is still allowing for saving directly over the original file. Did I miss a step?

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