it has nothing to do with the internet, it basically takes the idea of one object and goes the opposite way.
2007-04-02 15:28:03 · 5 answers · asked by duthadrew 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You don't.
Ideas can't be copyrighted.
What can be copyrighted are written expressions of that idea, for example, a proposal. But the underlying idea is not protected by copyright (though it may be by patent).
2007-04-02 15:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not possible to protect ideas but rather the representation of that idea.
I'll explain the three common types of IP, which should help point you in the right direction.
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
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.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-04-03 13:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copyright would apply to a song, movie or book. The use of the term object in your question seems to imply that you are actually referring to a Patent. Intellectual property law is very complicated and patent law is very complex. The best way to find out what you need to do and what type of law applies would be to sit down with an intellectual property attorney. The will be able to tell you whether you fall under copyright or patent law and (unlike posting it up on yahoo) privilege will apply.
2007-04-03 11:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by leedoglaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to copyright your idea, why are you telling everyone about it before you get the patent? Now you can't get paid if anyone uses your idea.
2007-04-02 22:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ideas cannot be copyrighed. They have to be tangible things.. like drawings, paintings, writings, etc.
2007-04-02 23:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jane Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋