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Re: OK.. about my original copyright question.

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From: David Toland
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 15:36
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In article <106463@bu.edu> mek@acs.bu.edu (Mark Kern) writes:
>	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. 

I believe registering a trademark or submitting a patent requires
a search.  This can be a lengthy, expensive process.  On the other
hand, you may need to do this anyway if you don't want to get sued
for infringement upon someone *else's* trademark or patent.

[Special disclaimer - I am *not* in any way associated with the legal
profession, and do not guarantee the accuracy of these statements within
or outside the United States.]


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Subject: Re: OK.. about my original copyright question.
Date: 8 Jan 1993 15:36:30 GMT
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