[Woodcarver] chat - off topic - copyrights

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Wynne,

Copyrights and patents are two different things. It sounds like your son
might be interested in a patent rather than a copyright.

Patent law is a speciality and I suggest he call an attorney who specializes
in that area of the law. The initial call for the answer to your question
should not cost that much. I wouldn't make any move without a qualified
attorney. There is much more to it than just taking out a patent. Things
like you must take it to market within a year or loose the patent are
critical issues that only a qualified attorney can give advice on.

Copyrights are a lot easier to understand and apply more to our work as
woodcarvers and authors. You can get information and forms at
http://www.copyright.gov/forms/

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
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Somonauk, IL. 60552
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From: "Wynne Simmons" <wyndysim at graceba.net>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 9:40 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] chat - off topic - copyrights


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> I'm sorry to post this to the List, but I remember there were some
> people here who are knowledgeable about copy rights & patents, and I'm
> not sure where else to get reliable info about this.
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> My son is working on an invention and needs to know what to do to keep
> his idea safe as he develops & markets it.  Anyone have any good sources
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