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Hmm I think that I have invented a new game. Should I patent it or copyright it..?

adlep

adlep

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Well, actually all you need to play it is a piece of right paper, pen, and the other player (which might be replaced by the computer opponent). 2 diffrient color pens would come in handy, but they are optional...
What should I do to try to sell it, copyright it, or patent it.....?
Right now it is playable although I am still thinking about the detailed rules, so it is still the process in the making. It would be as easy as tic tack toe, and it might be as challenging as checkers, you can learn it in 5 minutes, and it takes no more than than 2 minutes to set it up, and it is actually a fun!
What should I do?
Can I search for game patents online?
Help!
 
Patent will cost you several thousand dollars. Copyright is essentially free, but you can send the written material to yourself via registered mail to make it stick a little better.
 
Well, it is essentially a written game, but I guess a flash version, or a pocket PC version could be done with ease...
It is a logic game, strategy game.....
So do you think that copyright would be enough?
Edit: Can anyone point me to the link outlining the copyright procedure?
Should I patent or copyright the invention...
Can you even patent something like tic tac toe?
 
Patents and copyrights are very different things. A patent is designed to basically establish the notion that you came up with a process or an idea to do something in some way. For example, if I came up with an awesome way to package burgers for long hauls on trucks that would keep them fresh longer and easier, I could patent that idea.

A copyright basically just says "this particular thing can not be copied without permission". For example, the rules booklet to your game, or the name of your game etc could be copyrighted.

A copyright is much easier to establish, but doesn't protect the underlying idea or process. So, if you copyright the game name, someone could easily make the exact same game with a different name and market it.

You'll have to decide if your game is worth patenting -- it can be a pretty expensive process....
 
I know, I have already contacted a patent law office.... There is a possibility that my uncle is going to sponor the patent idea...
Thanks uncle!
 
if all you need to play are 2 pens and a piece of paper, then how are you going to make money off it?

and if it is a game that is based on a grid and has drawn circles to "box" each other in then it's already been done.
 
and if it is a game that is based on a grid and has drawn circles to "box" each other in then it's already been done.
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gotsmack
Well, you are not drawing circles, so I guess the idea is still legit.
Can you describe the game better, maybe some links?
Interesting..?
 
Originally posted by: adlep
and if it is a game that is based on a grid and has drawn circles to "box" each other in then it's already been done.
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gotsmack
Well, you are not drawing circles, so I guess the idea is still legit.
Can you describe the game better, maybe some links?
Interesting..?
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as said in the pm I'm thining of go or othello/reversi
 
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