i have come up with a new case idea for the 5th generation ipod, i wanna copyright it, and get it out there and make hundreds of them and sell them and make lots of money. How do i get started and were do i begin.??
2006-10-01 11:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by Oprah says 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
its not just an idea, i actualy have it made and everything.....
2006-10-01 11:46:57 · update #1
To protect an original invention OR a significant improvement to an existing product, a patent would be filed. Here's the USPTO's definition: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/index.html#patent
NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* From Patent To Profit: Secrets & Strategies For The Successful Inventor, Third Edition by Bob Dematteis
* How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Payday, 2nd Edition by Harvey Reese
* The Inventor's Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas by Ronald Louis Docie
* The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Cashing in On Your Inventions by Richard Levy
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-10-02 04:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for a patent. First, you do a patent search to make sure that no one else has already patented it. Most likely many elements have already been patented, but you may be able to distinguish your idea. Then, you file a detailed description of your idea and file it in the patent office (patent pending). They you try to sell it. Since you started out asking about "copyrights", filing a patent may be beyond you. Costs about $10,000 to hire a patent firm to do it for you. Good luck.
2006-10-01 11:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by ChazS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how you expect to do anything until you learn how to spell and write.
2006-10-01 11:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just answer my questions and who knows! you might get famous.
2006-10-01 11:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋