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MikeS
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 02:48
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How should I go about copyrighting names of games, and the ideas, along with a business name?

Although I really don't need to worrry about this until I release anything commercial(I figure 10-16months), how would I go about doing this.

By the end of 16 months hopefully I'll have enough money to do this.

I'll further investigate and post any links I find and you're welcome to also.

[hrefhttp://www.freewebs.com/goldenrodproductionstudio/index.htm[/href]
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MikeS
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 02:52 Edited at: 21st Jun 2003 03:04
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I already found some links worth investigating if you plan on owning a business and copyrighting software.

http://www.cyberspaceattorney.com/guideview.asp?layer=2&article=172

investigate the links on the left hand column, for they give some good info. and advice.



edit: also how to register a domain name
http://www.networksolutions.com/en_US/index.jhtml;jsessionid=S12E0WKY31NDECWLEAKSFEY?_requestid=240938

another website domain option
http://www.valueweb.com/web-hosting/commerce-hosting.htm

[hrefhttp://www.freewebs.com/goldenrodproductionstudio/index.htm[/href]
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Martyn Pittuck
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 13:40
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Move to the UK as it is free

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MikeS
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 19:16
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Lol, I'm gonna have a hard time pursauding my parents.



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Eric T
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 19:18
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tell them an evil dog is chasing you.

I always win don't you know that?
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 20:18
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lovely
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MikeS
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 21:17 Edited at: 21st Jun 2003 21:20
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Key: =me
= dad
= mom


(calling from the UK)
(picks up phone)
hello
Dad an evil dog was chasing me
(overhears on the speakerphone)
OMG come back to the U.S
Sorry, I can't there's a free copyrighting law thing here.
**** dog

Ok, I've got this all planned out.



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Eric T
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 21:46
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now thats a plan.

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Dazzag
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 22:12
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Dunno about games really. But years ago I remember Speccy game writers used to mail them selves a copy of the game (as in snail mail) before they talked to anyone. Hopefully a 99% complete version obviously. They would then never open the package. Then if there is a problem with a company nicking your game you can give the package to lawyers and have them open it and examine it (ie. witnesses). Only hope the company hasn't totally revamped it. Still, was a neat idea at the time.

Cheers

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the_winch
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If you arn't prepared to invest the large ammounts of time, money and stress that would be involved in protecting an idea then it's proberly a bit pointless other than to protect yourself from others saying you stole their idea.
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MikeS
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Posted: 21st Jun 2003 23:27
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Right now I really don't have to worry about copyrighting games, but I know in the future someday I will.
So I figure I should start reading up and and preparing now, so I will know how to handle myself.



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MiniMark
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We have extensive intellectual property contracts at moment and they seem good for working in a team. Stops any one person from running away with the idea. If not I believe if you write a statuary declaration before you start and have a J.P. or notarary sign it. That should stand up in court. Most these people will sign documents for free. Just an idea

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Posted: 24th Jun 2003 22:45
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Never move to the UK, the taxes there will quickly null your earnings

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Mattman
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not my earings!!! ah!!!!

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Ian T
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I said earnings, not earings, that's your error

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