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Article #1905Re: OK.. about my original copyright question.
From: Mark Kern
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1993 18:09
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1993 18:09
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In article <1ik71uINNfld@transfer.stratus.com> det@phlan.sw.stratus.com (David Toland) writes: >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 Yep, you'd need to run a search for either a trademark or a patent. However, I seem to recall that Compuserve operates a computerized search for trademarked names, (not sure, may only be company names). Also, I may be wrong about algorythms. They may not be patentable these days. In addition, you cannot copyright a mere idea, only your particular expression. Mark "Simms" Kern -= This is not legal advice. Consult an experienced attorney. =-
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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!gatech!rutgers!micro-heart-of-gold.mit.edu!bu.edu!acs.bu.edu!mek From: mek@acs.bu.edu (Mark Kern) Newsgroups: rec.games.programmer Subject: Re: OK.. about my original copyright question. Message-ID: <106629@bu.edu> Date: 9 Jan 93 18:09:34 GMT References: <wH1ywB2w164w@jwt.UUCP> <106463@bu.edu> <1ik71uINNfld@transfer.stratus.com> Sender: news@bu.edu Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA Lines: 20