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Re: OK.. about my original copyright question.

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From: Mark Kern
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 04:36
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In article <wH1ywB2w164w@jwt.UUCP> bbs-cyclic@jwt.UUCP writes:
>Maybe what I meant was a trademark.  What I basically don't want used is 
>the idea.  What is the difference/definition between/of a copyright and a 
>trademark?

	If you want to protect your original expression, choose copyright.
If you have an original invention or algorythm, use patent.  If you want
to protect a  name associated with your product, choose trademark. 

>
>-Ron

Mark "Simms" Kern

-= This is not legal advice.  Please consult an experience attorney. =-
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