2006-08-21 05:12:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
One has to obtain a *patent* to copyright ideas.
;-)
2006-08-24 20:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a lawyer, but it is my understanding that you cannot copy write an "idea".
You must write down the idea and publish it. Or make something based on the idea and write/get a patent. You should also document everything surrounding the idea while you obtain a copywrite or patent it, in case there is a later challenge.
2006-08-21 12:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideas and concepts cannot be copywritten. Only written words, music, song lyrics, computer programs, etc.
To legally copyright you should visit the following site:
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
2006-08-21 12:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patent attorney
2006-08-21 12:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant copyright ideas... However once you put them down on paper then from that moment on they are copyrighted... but for legal purposes depending on what you choose to do with your idea it will behoove you to get them registered by the dept of copyrights. visit the web site www.uspto.gov
2006-08-21 12:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by comingofage03 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm try searching google or yahoo for "US Patent Office"
2006-08-21 12:19:32 · answer #6 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Patin office get Patin if its OK they will pass it as original and not similar to pattens already taken out you copy wright literature and music
2006-08-21 12:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submit your idea to the U.S. copywright office.
2006-08-21 12:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one way is to mail the idea back to you and never open it...that is a copyright cheap....but if you ever open it its no good
2006-08-21 12:19:41 · answer #9 · answered by butterflyfrills 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋