2006-10-11 13:25:50 · 6 answers · asked by Aman b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Product? Let's get this straight. Copyrights are for published material.
Review this website and begin the application process.
http://www.copyright.gov/forms/
2006-10-11 13:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing details, it's impossible to point you in the right direction. Here are some details about the 3 branches of IP; once read, you'll better know where to go from here.
Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few.
Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.
Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.
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
Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:
"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-10-13 10:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Product? If you have an idea for a product and you dont want anyone to steal it then mail the details to yourself. The postmark is legal proof that it belongs to you at that time and its admissible as evidence if ever litigated for some reason. Leave the envelopes sealed of course. The judge will open them in court when necessary. Its good to have three just in case. This is what many musicians do to copyright their own music. There is no reason why it cant be used for anything else. Its known as a poor mans copyright. Good luck.
2006-10-11 20:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gary 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a design or picture, to copyright it, you will have to send it registered mail to (yourself) and never open it. There is nothing more to it.
That is correct...never open it. Because if anyone ever disputes your claim that it is not yours completely and they try to produce it after you have it on the market, then you have the SEALED PROOF.
However, if you have created a new product, you will need a patent You can contact your government in your area regarding patents. They are usually very expensive to get.
2006-10-11 20:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by sweetcitywoman2002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get Trade mark for products. ISBN for books. Patent is another way.
2006-10-11 22:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by ritu raj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you on study ,lol
2006-10-11 20:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋