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Alright so I have an idea for a television cartoon that I think is really great (Dont we all lol). I just want to know is there a way to copyright/patent the characters look, story plot and if possible character voice and personality? I just want to protect the crap out of the idea, since I've heard of situations where a company will turn the idea down telling the creator they arent interested, then turn around and basicly steal the idea and use it anyways without paying the guy who gave them the idea.
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I've had a situation similar to this. (wanting to protect an idea). Sadly, you can only copyright names, character designs and exact words. Actual plots or ideas cannot be copyrighted. (Ex- Dracula and Vampires, REPO! and Repo Men). Unless someone takes the story literally word-for-word, there is no actual way to keep someone from taking your plot/idea. Even character designs can be a bit tricky to copyright due to parody and slight changes.
I've had a situation similar to this. (wanting to protect an idea). Sadly, you can only copyright names, character designs and exact words. Actual plots or ideas cannot be copyrighted. (Ex- Dracula and Vampires, REPO! and Repo Men). Unless someone takes the story literally word-for-word, there is no actual way to keep someone from taking your plot/idea. Even character designs can be a bit tricky to copyright due to parody and slight changes.
What is the easiest way to protect an idea without a patent?
Les B
Getting a patent on a good idea is a waste of money. A large company can use the idea knowing you probably do not have the money to protect the idea. I just want to explain the idea and not get cheated. I am not looking for billions of dollars. I am willing to release my idea for a little money such as royalties.
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First off, you can't patent an "idea." You have to have a working prototype, and you can patent it. You can also patent the technique.
That being said, a patent is designed to prevent exactly what you say. If you have a patent and a large company takes your idea, you sue them, and poof, you win.
It sounds like, however, you aren't looking to patent your idea anyway. It sounds like you are looking to sell your idea to a company so that they can produce it. If that's the case, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in contract law, and let them know what you are trying to do. They can probably help you make sure that you can get your deal done and still be protected.
First off, you can't patent an "idea." You have to have a working prototype, and you can patent it. You can also patent the technique.
That being said, a patent is designed to prevent exactly what you say. If you have a patent and a large company takes your idea, you sue them, and poof, you win.
It sounds like, however, you aren't looking to patent your idea anyway. It sounds like you are looking to sell your idea to a company so that they can produce it. If that's the case, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in contract law, and let them know what you are trying to do. They can probably help you make sure that you can get your deal done and still be protected.
How do you pitch an idea to an established business?
Teacher La
I would like to pitch an idea to an established business with several stores nationwide. How do I go about this without the fear of idea theft?
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Wow, that's not an easy job actually.
First you have to patent or trademark your idea. Go and find out from your local patent authority on how you can patent your ideas and protect them idea theft.
If you are successful in patenting that idea, then you can start pitching to the large businesses and then see if they would buy your patent.
I would suggest you NEVER go into that pitching session without first protecting your idea.
However I do suggest you throw that idea around your family and friends and allow them to refine the idea for you better.
While you need to protect your idea, you also need a second opinion about it from people who would not steal the idea. =)
Wow, that's not an easy job actually.
First you have to patent or trademark your idea. Go and find out from your local patent authority on how you can patent your ideas and protect them idea theft.
If you are successful in patenting that idea, then you can start pitching to the large businesses and then see if they would buy your patent.
I would suggest you NEVER go into that pitching session without first protecting your idea.
However I do suggest you throw that idea around your family and friends and allow them to refine the idea for you better.
While you need to protect your idea, you also need a second opinion about it from people who would not steal the idea. =)
What is the best way to protect an idea for a software?
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I have an idea for a software that can be downloaded from a website; what is the fastest way to protect my idea? Can I get my business plan copywritten?
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A business plan can not be copywritten because it is just a plan and it has nothing to do with a specific product, but rather a plan for your business. I am pretty sure that you can actually buy a patent for your idea if it is unique. Check out the official patent website for more information: http://uspto.gov/
When you offer the software for download, make sure you put your company name into the software and put that your company has full copyrights to it to try and scare people off from trying to copy your idea.
A business plan can not be copywritten because it is just a plan and it has nothing to do with a specific product, but rather a plan for your business. I am pretty sure that you can actually buy a patent for your idea if it is unique. Check out the official patent website for more information: http://uspto.gov/
When you offer the software for download, make sure you put your company name into the software and put that your company has full copyrights to it to try and scare people off from trying to copy your idea.
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