I am in Hong Kong and would like to find out if there is anyone out there who can help me - Can I patent or copyright an idea/theme ? It is available in other parts of the world for a long time( the first time i noticed it anywhere was..10 years ago). Until now, no one has even attempted. I wonder if i could patent or copyright the idea and try my luck.
Bear in mind - it is not something new and it is out there and i believe in my heart of hearts that it will be very successful, but i dont want to get ripped off by someone with more money and resourses and steal my idea.
Since no one has thought of it .... its seems fair that i have the first shout at it.
I really wish that someone could help me with this.
Thanx
2007-01-15 19:13:23 · 1 answers · asked by hibi jibis 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You probably cannot copy an idea/theme if it has already been in existence for some time. The idea behind copyrights is to protect ORIGINAL ideas.
Patents are totally different and generally involve protecting a process or product.
Good luck,
2007-01-16 14:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋