Q. My idea explains an idea of something formed over many Millenium. In its present application it is used erroneously with results that are poor. My idea corrects this wrong conclusion. I don't wish to use a lawyer to find out.
A. Copyright basics: You can't copyright an "idea."
You might get a big "congratulation" if you prove the other guy was wrong but you can't copyright it.
Copyright does not protect facts, IDEAS, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect
Note: if you write a book or essay about the idea, then that book or essay can be copyrighted, even when the "idea" can't be copyrighted.
Now since you provide not much detail it's hard to tell if you are simply not using the right words and if you could qualify for some other protection like a patent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
You might get a big "congratulation" if you prove the other guy was wrong but you can't copyright it.
Copyright does not protect facts, IDEAS, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect
Note: if you write a book or essay about the idea, then that book or essay can be copyrighted, even when the "idea" can't be copyrighted.
Now since you provide not much detail it's hard to tell if you are simply not using the right words and if you could qualify for some other protection like a patent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
What gave Humans the idea of using symbols and markings on an object to represent sounds?
Q. I know that the idea of an alphabet spread from Egypt, but they used picto-graphs for sounds. How did others get the idea of an alphabet with markings representing 1 sound each?
A. There have been books written to cover this topic. It is a long story and full of controversy.
Egyptian hieroglyphs were first ideograms (pictographic writing) which only later were used to represent sounds.
The concept of an alphabet seems to have originated with the Phoenicians who might have taken the idea from the cuneiform script used by trading partners from Ugarit.
The symbols were originally pictographs which later became associated with the major sound in the word used for the item. Thus the drawing of an ox-head became Aleph (Ox) which became associated with the sound "a" and the drawing of a house became Beth (House) which became associated with the sound 'b".
To gain speed, the original drawings were simplified and stylized until they became the letters of the alphabet.
Take a look at the sites below.
Egyptian hieroglyphs were first ideograms (pictographic writing) which only later were used to represent sounds.
The concept of an alphabet seems to have originated with the Phoenicians who might have taken the idea from the cuneiform script used by trading partners from Ugarit.
The symbols were originally pictographs which later became associated with the major sound in the word used for the item. Thus the drawing of an ox-head became Aleph (Ox) which became associated with the sound "a" and the drawing of a house became Beth (House) which became associated with the sound 'b".
To gain speed, the original drawings were simplified and stylized until they became the letters of the alphabet.
Take a look at the sites below.
How can I offer an idea to a company and not have that idea used by the company without compensation?
Q. I have what I think is a great idea that I think an internet search engine business might find very profitable. What can I do to protect my idea from being used by the business without rewarding me for it. Thanks.
A. copyright your idea and get a patent for it if it's an invention
What company should I try to sell my idea to? How do I start to sell my product idea to companies?
Q. I have a good idea and want to sell my idea to a company.
A. Hi,
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.
If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.
I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!
Good Luck :)
I want to advice you that companies sometimes do not buy ideas, unless already patented. If your want to expose your idea to a company you should obtain a Disclosure Agreement. You can get one with your lawyer or a draft at your local library. Make sure to put all the important points that you want to make sure they don't take from you. Some companies could take your idea from you and never pay you for anything. Another good idea is that you make a prototype to show the company during the meeting. This prototype can be either in paper (Like a report with graphs, draws, and all that stuff) or an actual thing that you touch and test.
If you have a product that you want to sell, try http://www.livetheinvention.com to sell it. They are friendly and helpful. Even if you have an small item they sell it for you online. The only requirement is that it needs to be made by you.
I hope this can help you
Thank You and God Bless You!
Good Luck :)
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