I seek your advice and expertise in regards to a subject matter that I know very little about; protecting an idea. I have conceptually revolutionized an aspect of marketing for a particular televised sporting event. It is with high hopes that I can transform this vision into a reality. I cannot further allude to what I have thought of and, for this reason, would like to protect my idea. (In a sense own the rights to it.) Perhaps a copyright or a patent is in order? While I could not tell you the difference between the two, I am certain there does exist a strong dividing line. Which would be most appropriate in this instance and how should I proceed to protect this notion of mine?
Furthermore, once I have rightfully obtained ownership of this concept/ marketing strategy, how might I go about selling it? Obviously it would be necessary to establish contact and ultimately a relationship with the firm, but what approach should one take?
2007-09-17 11:57:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Get a dictionary and look up the two words. The difference is REALLY easy. I suggest you contact a patent attorney.
2007-09-17 12:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, ideas and knowledge cannot be copyrighted. Your live program you can copyright and also any later videos that you might produce from it. As to concept, that is hard. Allen Funt was able to protect his idea for the "hidden camera" show to a small extent based on a copyrighted script.
2016-05-17 08:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by thao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You question sounds like one of those scam letters from Africa..
2007-09-17 12:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋